HVAC/R (Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration) Technician

Los Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC/R Technician performs skilled journey-level work installing, inspecting, maintaining, altering, and repairing heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls at a college. Systems include hot water, high- and low-pressure steam, direct gas-fired heating, chilled water, and direct-expansion refrigeration and air conditioning.

The role responds to emergency repair calls; operates and maintains trade tools and equipment; uses energy management software to program and monitor energy resources; and keeps the shop and its supplies safe, clean, and orderly. The technician may also assist with estimating costs, preparing material lists and records, managing inventory, planning system modifications, inspecting facilities and contractor work, developing job specifications and diagrams, and providing work direction to Maintenance Assistants.

General supervision is received from a General Foreman or Director of College Facilities. For positions at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, successful candidates must obtain a current Boiler Operator or Steam Engineer License from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety within 130 working days of employment. A Universal CFC certificate of competence under EPA Rule 608 is required. A valid California Class C driver's license and travel throughout the District may be required for some positions. Before employment, candidates must pass an asbestos medical examination.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two-year heating and air conditioning program at a recognized college or university and three years of recent, full-time, paid heating and air conditioning experience under a journeyman or crafts supervisor, including one year at the journey level; OR high school graduation or equivalent, completion of a recognized heating and air conditioning apprenticeship of at least four years, and one year of recent, full-time, paid journey-level trade experience; OR high school graduation or equivalent and five years of recent, full-time, paid heating and air conditioning experience under a journeyman or crafts supervisor, including one year at the journey level.
• Possession of a Universal CFC certificate of competence in accordance with EPA Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act.
• For successful candidates hired at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, obtain a current and valid Boiler Operator or Steam Engineer License issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety within 130 working days of employment.
• A valid Class C California driver's license may be required for some positions.
• Ability to install, inspect, maintain, modify, and repair a wide variety of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls.
• Ability to diagnose electronic, electromechanical, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions; make complex emergency repairs; and use test equipment effectively.
• Ability to safely lift heavy tools and materials and safely operate trade tools and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, schematics, diagrams, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work cooperatively with District staff, students, and outside contractors, and keep accurate records.
• Ability to use computer systems and software applicable to the trade and learn new systems, equipment, and software as technology changes.
• Knowledge of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilating systems and equipment; control systems; energy management; alternative and renewable energy; trade practices and tools; installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection methods; applicable regulations and safety practices; building construction; hazardous materials safeguards; recordkeeping; and relevant computer applications.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pass an asbestos medical examination before employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and modify heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls.
• Install heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, equipment, and controls for construction, alteration, improvement, and rehabilitation projects.
• Calibrate and adjust thermostats, valves, and controls to specified operating levels.
• Ignite gas- or oil-fired burners and monitor pressure, temperature, and draft meters.
• Read meters and gauges and record equipment temperatures, operating hours, fuel consumption, and fuel-gas temperature and analysis.
• Test and treat circulating water to prevent scale and corrosion.
• Review plans, blueprints, and specifications and recommend potential project changes to a supervisor.
• Respond to emergency repair calls for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment.
• Use energy management software to program and monitor energy resources.
• Safely operate, maintain, and care for trade tools and equipment.
• Maintain the shop area and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• May assist with estimating job costs, preparing material lists and job records, and maintaining supplies and tool inventories.
• May assist in planning modifications to existing systems and inspecting facilities for maintenance or safety issues.
• May assist with inspecting contractor work and developing job specifications, diagrams, and blueprints.
• May provide work direction to Maintenance Assistants or other assigned staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans for employees and dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy provided at no charge.
• Illness leave: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days for new employees.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Accruing vacation, beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on District service; management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off, including bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena leave, and jury duty.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Social Security coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree