Senior HVAC Technician

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

10d•$100,000 - $113,301

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, optimize, and ensure regulatory compliance for commercial HVAC systems and building environmental systems across its facilities. The role serves as the department’s technical expert for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, building automation systems, and environmental controls. It provides advanced technical leadership, supports capital improvement projects, mentors Facilities staff, and helps ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulatory and healthcare standards. The position supports HVAC systems in clinical, laboratory, pharmacy, and specialty healthcare environments. The technician responds to emergency service calls and participates in after-hours and on-call support as required. Travel between sites and other locations is an essential function of the job. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved people. This is a regular full-time position with a stated salary range of $100,000 to $113,301. FHCSD describes its compensation as competitive and offers benefits including a retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, extended sick leave, paid holidays, insurance, employee discounts, and wellness programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible commercial HVAC experience.
Demonstrated expertise maintaining commercial, healthcare, hospital, institutional, educational, or large commercial facilities.
Advanced experience troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, electrical controls, hydronic systems, chilled water systems, boilers, VFDs, BAS/DDC controls, and energy management systems.
Ability to independently diagnose complex HVAC system failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC sequences of operation, refrigeration principles, ventilation systems, indoor air quality, and healthcare environmental requirements.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), BAS software, and diagnostic testing equipment.
Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to mentor staff, prioritize multiple assignments, manage projects, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel between sites and other locations; must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for the medically underserved.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a recognized HVAC apprenticeship, trade school, or technical training program.
HVAC Excellence Certification.
NATE Certification.
Building Automation System certifications.
OSHA 10/30 Certification.
Certified Healthcare Facility Technician (CHFT) credentials.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems across multiple FHCSD facilities.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
Monitor and maintain chillers, boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, VAV systems, exhaust systems, hydronic systems, refrigeration equipment, and associated controls.
Monitor indoor temperature, humidity, ventilation, pressurization, indoor air quality, and airflow.
Lead advanced HVAC troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and controls issues.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Modify system schedules, sequences, operating parameters, and control strategies to improve building performance and energy efficiency.
Coordinate with BAS vendors, contractors, and manufacturers to resolve programming, communication, and integration issues.
Support HVAC systems in clinical, laboratory, pharmacy, and specialty healthcare environments in compliance with applicable healthcare, infection prevention, and accreditation requirements.
Provide technical leadership for facility renovations, equipment replacements, and capital improvement projects.
Review contractor work for quality, safety, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
Develop recommendations for equipment replacement, lifecycle planning, and energy conservation initiatives.
Develop and implement standardized HVAC training materials, competency assessments, and continuing education programs for Facilities staff.
Mentor and train Facilities Technicians in HVAC operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, building automation controls, energy management, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain maintenance records, inspection documentation, compliance reports, and work orders using the maintenance management system (CMMS).
Respond to emergency service calls and participate in after-hours and on-call support as required.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, refrigerant-handling requirements, infection prevention standards, FHCSD policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.