HVAC Technician

Chugach Government Solutions • San Diego, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician performs HVAC repairs and maintenance in support of the contract. The position maintains mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and systems, including heating and air conditioning systems, heat pumps, chilled-water and heating systems, ventilation and exhaust systems, refrigeration equipment, direct digital controls, temperature controls, and economizers. Equipment may use electric, gas, hydronic, or combined supplies and operating methods.

The technician diagnoses and corrects system problems by adjusting controls to recommended settings and testing performance with appropriate tools and equipment. The role also services and operates residential, commercial, and industrial air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, climate-control automation systems, energy-management controls, and program-control systems. The technician receives and evaluates work orders and requests, investigates issues, and establishes priorities as appropriate.

The position is onsite in San Diego, California. Work is performed mostly indoors, though outdoor work may involve temperature extremes and inclement weather. Work hours may change, and weekend work or overtime may be needed. The role involves exposure to workplace hazards and requires working in locations such as rooftops, elevated passageways, attics, and crawl spaces. Physical activities may include standing or walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in HVAC service and maintenance operations.
• Thorough knowledge of National and Local building and HVAC codes, refrigeration, chillers, HVAC, pneumatics, steam, and condensate systems.
• OSHA 30-Hour Training for General Industry, or ability to complete it within 120 calendar days of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, specifications, operating and maintenance manuals, codes, and regulations.
• General knowledge of hand and power tools.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Class C state driver's license with a suitable driving record; must provide a current driving record.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to pass and maintain a cleared background check.
• U.S. citizenship or ability to legally work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• EPA certification under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act and at least Universal-level CFC certification; this certification must be carried on the employee's person.
• Technical, vocational, or trade school graduate or equivalent.
• Background in building maintenance.
• Two years of experience with screw chiller units over 100-ton capacity and industrial cooling towers.
• Two years of experience with variable frequency drives and air-handler unit maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, exhaust, and control systems.
• Diagnose and correct system problems by adjusting controls to recommended settings and testing performance with appropriate tools and equipment.
• Service and operate residential, commercial, and industrial air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, climate-control automation systems, energy-management control systems, and program-control systems.
• Receive and evaluate work orders and requests, investigate problems, and establish priorities where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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