Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

3d•$5,998 - $8,737•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic performs work involving refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, with specialization in electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls and equipment testing. The position maintains, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and calibrates refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment. This is a regular/probationary, 1.0 time-base position at 40 hours per week in Beach Building Services - Engineering Services at California State University, Long Beach. The CSU classification salary range is $5,998 (Step 1) to $8,737 (Step 20) per month. Salary placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. The position requires equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level experience installing, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing commercial and domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, as well as one year of experience installing and repairing central multi-zone air-conditioning systems. A CFC Universal Certificate and a valid California driver’s license are required; an EPA Certificate Motor Vehicles Section 609 is preferred. The role involves heavy work, including lifting more than 40 pounds, and approximately half of the incumbent’s time is spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing. Eligible employees may have access to CSU benefits, subject to appointment and eligibility rules. These may include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, tuition fee waiver programs, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, professional development, and insurance options. Employees must reside in California upon hire. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background check, and the position is classified as a mandated reporter under California law.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Journey-level installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems involving modulatory and safety controls, thermostats, humidifiers, and duct stats.
At least one year of experience installing and repairing central multi-zone air-conditioning systems.
Knowledge and experience inspecting and adjusting HVAC systems.
Knowledge and experience overhauling equipment such as pumps and compressors.
Knowledge of and ability to work on systems ranging from fractional horsepower to large tonnage.
Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration and air-conditioning problems.
Ability to read and interpret written material at a level appropriate to the duties.
Ability to operate tools and equipment specific to the trade and perform hands-on trade work.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies and procedures, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.
CFC Universal Certificate.
Valid California driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Residency in California upon date of hire.

Nice To Haves

EPA Certificate Motor Vehicles Section 609.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, and calibrate refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment.
Specialize in electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls and equipment testing.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.