A/C Technician Module A

University of Southern California

1d•$33 - $37

About The Position

The A/C Technician Module A performs standard air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating procedures; determines whether equipment should be repaired or replaced; and estimates materials for specific job components. The technician participates in the AC Technician Pay for Knowledge and Skills Program and related training, and performs module tasks independently or as part of a team while demonstrating the required proficiency. The position performs routine safety and maintenance checks and repairs on air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems, including associated pumps, controls, and mechanical equipment. Work includes following blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagrams; monitoring, adjusting, and calibrating automatic controls; installing and fabricating system components; responding to service calls and emergencies; maintaining safe and clean work sites; and maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, reports, and maintenance records. The technician may train other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees, and is expected to support USC’s ethical, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a four-year apprenticeship program, at least two years of combined trade-related experience, EPA Universal certification, and a valid California driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience. A bachelor’s degree is listed as preferred in the posting, though the preferred-qualification text refers inconsistently to a Custodian position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.
At least two years of combined experience performing standard trade-related work.
Valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal certification.
General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Experience identifying systems and/or mechanical problems.
General knowledge of engineering procedures, equipment, and systems.
Familiarity with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other workplace safety requirements.
Valid California driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience; employment is subject to participation in the DMV Pull Notice System and submission of a DMV record as a final employment condition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (listed as preferred; the posting’s preferred-qualification text refers to a Custodian position).

Responsibilities

Perform standard air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating procedures.
Determine whether equipment requires repair or replacement and estimate materials needed for job components.
Participate in the AC Technician Pay for Knowledge and Skills Program and training; demonstrate proficiency in assigned module tasks, independently or as part of a team.
Perform routine safety and maintenance checks and repair or maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems, pumps, controls, and mechanical equipment.
Repair and maintain heating and ventilation systems using blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagrams.
Monitor, adjust, and calibrate automatic controls for air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Keep job sites clean during work and clean them after completion.
Maintain safe working conditions for oneself and others.
Store and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment; prepare reports and maintenance records.
Train other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees.
Install and fabricate components for systems and equipment as required.
Respond to service calls and emergencies involving air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, system controls, and auxiliary components.
Encourage a workplace culture in which employees are valued and can contribute, in accordance with USC’s Code of Ethics.