Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

2d•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 a focus on electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls and equipment testing. The position maintains, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and calibrates refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment. It is a regular/probationary appointment in Beach Building Services – Engineering Services, with a 1.0 time base and a 40-hour workweek. The CSU salary range is $5,998 (Step 1) to $8,737 (Step 20) per month. Salary placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental fiscal resources. Eligible employees may have access to CSU benefits, which can include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, CalPERS retirement and voluntary savings plans, tuition fee waivers, an employee assistance program, wellness programs, professional development, and life, disability, and pet insurance. Eligibility and offerings vary by appointment and other factors. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and journey-level experience installing, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing commercial and domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, along with one year of experience installing and repairing central multi-zone air-conditioning systems. A CFC Universal Certificate and valid California driver's license are required. An EPA Certificate Motor Vehicles Section 609 is preferred. The position involves heavy work, including lifting more than 40 pounds, and walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing for approximately half of the work time.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Journey-level experience installing, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing commercial and domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems involving modulatory and safety controls, thermostats, humidifiers, and duct stats.
One year of experience installing and repairing central multi-zone air-conditioning systems.
CFC Universal Certificate.
Valid California driver's license.
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 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 trade-specific tools and equipment 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 those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for students and support the university's vision of excellence.

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 plan and voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies.
Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Life, disability, and pet insurance options.