HVAC Technician II

J. Paul Getty Trust, The • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintains HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, specialty HVAC vaults, ice machines and kitchen equipment.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• 5+ years related experience servicing refrigeration equipment, preferably in the service trade
• EPA 608 refrigeration license
• California driver license with less than three DMV points
• Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, blue prints, and psychometric charts
• Strong understanding of micro processing controls and building management systems
• Ability to use computers or other electronic tools for trouble shooting and servicing HVAC systems, including air balancing and refrigeration equipment
• Familiarity with electronic work order and maintenance software
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration tools and equipment, including but not limited to refrigeration gauges, vacuum pumps, torches, leak detector equipment, and velocity and cfm meters
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC controls and motor starters
• Proficient understanding of the relationship of temperature, dew point, and relative humidity
• Demonstrated understanding of VAV, constant volume air systems, and VFD controls

Nice To Haves

• College or trade related courses preferred
• Knowledge of specialty systems such as low temperature and humidity vaults with tight temperature and humidity parameters

Responsibilities

• Repairs, inspects, overhauls and performs scheduled maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration and food service equipment
• Maintains tight climate conditions in collection areas to ensure that environmental systems are functioning properly
• Installs, replaces, adjusts, and calibrates major components of refrigeration systems such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies
• Uses direct digital control (DDC) systems to monitor HVAC systems and operations from remote locations
• Checks, repairs and and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the system
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and schedules

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

What This Job Offers

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