Location: Oak Harbor Washington Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift
Compensation: $49.12 - $49.12 per hour
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of an HVAC Refrigeration Technician 1A at Tessera include:
Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
$7.15 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development certifications and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking an experienced and hardworking HVAC Refrigeration Technician 1A with a positive attitude.
Applicants may be asked to complete a brief positionrelated knowledge exercise during the interview process; reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Replace electrical receptacles wires switches fixtures motors etc.
Work from blueprints drawings models and/or verbal written instructions.
Perform occasional painting and touch up of structures and equipment.
Must be available for after-hours dispatch and on-call rotation.
Maintain EPA Navy and CFSI required refrigeration documentation.
Communicate and interact directly with the customer and supervisors; informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.
Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.
For DDC: Collect and Trend Data.
For DDC: Adjust or install a PID Loop to reduce or eliminate actuator hunting.
For DDC: Design and Input a working program into a controller to operate a Variable Air Volume Box or a Constant Air Volume Box.
For DDC: Calculate a designed CFM for a given room using a Constant Air Volume or Variable Air Volume Control Box.
Qualifications:
Minimum three (3) years of utility maintenance required.
Refrigeration transition and recovery technician certification type II (universal) required.
Intermediate level DDC and pneumatic control experience.
Must be familiar with Lonworks Bacnet Siemens Network 2000 (Ivensys) and N2.
EL-06A license required.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Union Affiliation:
This position is represented by the IUOE Local 302.
Date Posted: 02/09/2026* Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Required Experience:
IC
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