Helper, Refrigeration

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work assisting journey-level refrigeration mechanics in refrigeration and air conditioning installation, heating, ventilation, alteration, maintenance, and repair work. LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience assisting in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment installation, alteration, maintenance or repair work.
Completion of 600 hours of instruction in heating refrigeration or air conditioning courses in a high school, college, the armed forces of the United States, or other recognized school.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
Keen color perception.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in assisting in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment installation, alteration, maintenance or repair work.
May require an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Technician Certificate, Levels I and II, in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.

Responsibilities

Detect and repair leaks and makes other minor repairs on refrigeration equipment.
Assists in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of refrigerators, and a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and/or equipment.
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of steam and hot water heating and related equipment.
Assists in hanging and installing motors, compressors, pumps and fans.
Test, charge, repair, and adjust hermetic and semi-hermetic type refrigeration units and ice machines
Assists in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of furnaces, heaters and forced air or water central heating and/or cooling systems.
Assists in the chemical treatment and testing of water used in heating and cooling systems.
Assists in the cleaning, adjusting, and oiling of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Install and connect piping and tubing for refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Maintains related tools and equipment.
Cleans work areas as necessary.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.