Heating and Air Conditioning Fitter

Los Angeles Unified School District

7d • $58 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Successful completion of a recognized heating and air conditioning or refrigeration apprenticeship program or six years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, of which one year must have been at the journey-level.
• Possession of a certificate of competence of chlorofluorocarbon License type Universal in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.
• Manual dexterity and strength to use tools of the trade
• Visual acuity to read and calibrate instruments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull and safely lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment
• Ability to work safely in confined space

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of gas and oil fuels and combustion
• Extensive knowledge of pipe fittings, solder, flux, tools, and materials of the heating and air conditioning trade
• Extensive knowledge of construction, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of all types of steam and hot-water heating and food processing fixtures and appliances
• Extensive knowledge of chilled-water, direct-expansion, and variable refrigerant flow systems as applied to air conditioning and heating systems
• Extensive knowledge of design, construction, and functions of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems, including energy management systems
• Extensive knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and air distribution systems and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of state and local regulations relative to gas-fired equipment installations, and high- and low-pressure boilers and related heating and air conditioning systems
• Extensive knowledge of safety precautions required in the repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and related equipment
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to use and operate a computer, tablet, or other computing device
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot malfunctions of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
• Ability to operate electronic testing equipment such as meters, electronic scales, and related heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment

Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces complete direct gas-fired, steam, hot-water, air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems, including control instruments and equipment.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces hot-water, high- and low-pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating systems; chilled-water and direct-expansion air conditioning systems, including condensers and cooling towers; variable refrigerant flow systems; and pressure cooking equipment.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces pipes, traps, boilers, pumps, valves, coils, radiators, air and refrigeration compressors, space heaters, furnaces, vents, fans, blowers, safety controls, and related equipment.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, tests, checks, adjusts, repairs, and replaces temperature and combustion controls, instruments and systems.
• Determines the amount and type of material and makes simple sketches for the emergency repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Assists in determining repairs needed to prevent equipment deterioration.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED