AC Technician Module C

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health, dental and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Transit pass subsidy

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Facilities Planning & Management seeks an AC Tech Module C to lead journeymen and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems on campus.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace equipment, estimate materials, and participate in the Pay for Knowledge program while training staff. A high school diploma and a four-year apprenticeship with EPA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Five years’ minimum journeyman experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license and DMV Pull Notice.
• EPA Universal certification.
• Familiar with city and state building codes and OSHA safety requirements.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent plus apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
• Performs standard air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation procedures.
• Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Trains journeymen and other employees in required skills.
• Monitors, adjusts and calibrates automatic controls of HVAC systems.
• Responds to service calls for AC, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + four-year apprenticeship

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking an AC Tech Module C to join its team. About USC FPM FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust. Come and join the FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.

The AC Tech Module C

• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
• Performs standard air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation procedures as required.
• Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Participates in the AC Technician Pay for Knowledge and Skills Program including on-the-job training.
• Performs all appropriate module tasks and demonstrates proficiency as outlined in the AC Technician Pay for Skills section, independently or as part of a team, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Trains journeymen and other employees specific skills and tasks as required.
• Job Accountabilities: Performs repair and maintenance procedures for heating and ventilation systems.
• Works from blueprints, specifications and schematic diagrams.
• Responds to service calls for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including controls and auxiliary components.
• Trains other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees specific skills and tasks, as required.
• Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training which would benefit staff.
• Monitors, adjusts and calibrates automatic controls of air conditioning and refrigeration system.
• Performs routine safety and maintenance checks on air conditioning and refrigeration system of repair seals, chilled water or condenser water pumps, compressors and pneumatic controls, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Provides leadership and guidance to others who perform similar work.
• Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others.
• Installs equipment and fabricates components for system and equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Fabricates components for air conditioning, heating and ventilation system.
• Maintains clean job site throughout duration and cleans up job site following work completion.
• Maintains safe working conditions for self and others.
• Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment.
• Prepares reports and/or maintenance records, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CA driver's license required.
• Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System.
• A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.
• For more information, please visit the policy website.
• Valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Universal certification.
• Five years’ minimum experience at journeyman level
• Four years of hands‑on training experience / apprenticeship program.
• Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.
• Experience performing standard trade‑related procedures.
• General knowledge of trade‑related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Experience in identifying systems and/or mechanical problems.
• General knowledge of engineering procedures, equipment and systems.
• Education: high school or equivalent

Benefits USC’s Commitment to You

• Tuition assistance for you and your family
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
• 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes

Hourly Range: The hourly rate range for this position is $41.23/hr - $45.98/hr

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of four year apprenticeship program
• Minimum Experience: 5 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Four years experience as a trade‑related trainee may substitute for completion of a four year apprenticeship program. Additional five years minimum experience must be as a journeyman.

Additional Trade‑Related Experience

• Experience performing standard trade‑related procedures.
• General knowledge of trade‑related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Experience in identifying systems and/or mechanical problems.
• General knowledge of engineering procedures, equipment and systems.
• Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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