Initial Posting Date: 09/04/2025Application Deadline: 09/18/2025Agency: Department of Public Safety Standards and TrainingSalary Range: $5,063 - $7,770Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: HVAC Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3)Job Description:Department of Public Safety Standards and TrainingHVAC Control Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3)This recruitment is for one (1), regular, full-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is represented by Oregon Public Safety Association. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies.Note: No cover letter is required to apply, please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the application questionnaire as it will determine candidate advancement.What you will be doing:As an HVAC Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the agency’s energy infrastructure, with a specialized emphasis on HVAC/R systems, boiler operations, and refrigeration technologies. Leveraging your expert-level technical skills, you’ll work independently to troubleshoot, repair, and fine-tune complex systems, including high-pressure boilers, steam distribution networks, and advanced building automation controls.Your responsibilities will also include designing, installing, and upgrading HVAC systems to meet evolving environmental standards and energy efficiency goals. You’ll manage both pneumatic and digital control systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across facilities.Beyond hands on technical work, this role requires strategic coordination of system shutdowns, meticulous inventory management, and accurate documentation of performance metrics. Your contributions will be vital not only to daily operational continuity but also to the agency’s long-term energy strategy.For a complete position description, to contact the recruiter.About DPSST:The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.The Benefits You’ll Enjoy:Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.11 Paid holidays a yearPaid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages. to visit our full benefits website.Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.You will be automatically enrolled into the program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.Free parking!Onsite CafeteriaOnsite wellness optionsMinimum Qualifications:Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship programORA two (2) year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air-conditioning or refrigeration AND two (2) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.ORFour (4) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.ORAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Note: If you have questions about minimum qualification eligibility or about the classification (position) please contact Andrea Self ( or 503-689-6763)Requested Skills/ Desired Attributes:“What we’d like to see” – If you have these qualities, let us know!Skilled in configuring, troubleshooting, and integrating digital control systems for energy management.Proven ability to maintain, repair, and optimize heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.Competent in maintaining accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, and inventory.Capable of designing and upgrading HVAC systems to meet environmental and energy efficiency standards.Familiarity with OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and local building regulations to ensure full compliance during all HVAC operations.Comfortable navigating evolving technologies and unexpected challenges.Willing to collaborate across departments to support broader facility and energy goals.Please note that the questionnaire will ask questions pertaining to the requested skills/desired attributes section. No cover letter is required. Allow sufficient time to complete your application in one sitting, as the saving of your application cannot be guaranteed in Workday.Additional Requirements:Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.How to Apply:Sign In or Create a Workday Account (Internal employees please use your Workday profile).Complete the self-prompted application AND attach your updated resume.If you do not have a resume, please make sure to include all your work experience when asked in the application.Complete the questionnaire within your application.After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. If you need time to locate or order your documents from the VA, please contact the recruiter at the phone number or email under the ‘Need help?’ section below.Questions/Need Help?For questions about the application process, contact Andrea.Self@DPSST.oregon.gov. Please be sure that you include the job announcement number.Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the homepage.Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
