HVAC Control Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3)

Initial Posting Date:

02/24/2026

Application Deadline:

03/17/2026

Agency:

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Salary Range:

$5,190 - $7,964

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

HVAC Control Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3)

Job Description:

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

HVAC 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: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered.

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, please click here 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 of 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.

What's in it for you: (more detailed, standard– Full time)

• Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
• 11 Paid holidays a year
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages. Click here 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 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating in 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 Cafeteria
• Onsite wellness options

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program

OR

 A 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.

OR

Four (4) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Note: If you have questions about minimum qualifications eligibility or about the classification (position) please contact Janae Davis (janae.davis@dpsst.oregon.gov or 503-931-2962)

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 facilities and energy goals. Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

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-prompt application AND attach your updated resume and cover letter.
• Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered. Cover letter should reference how your experience aligns with the “requested skills/desired attributes.”
• 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.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 
• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered. 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 Janae Davis (janae.davis@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 Pay Equity Project 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.

DAS Resource Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrcLxShEoao