Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage differential (MBO)

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems in County facilities, including ARMC.

Ideal candidates have four years journey-level HVAC experience or completion of a 4-year apprenticeship, plus EPA 608 Universal Certification; ability to work in confined spaces and travel across the County.

Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
• Formal 4-year air conditioning apprenticeship completed or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in County buildings.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC equipment including chillers and direct digital controls (DDC).
• Work across facilities with safety-conscious practices and in potentially confined or challenging environments.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

DDC systems

Chillers

Safety procedures

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

4-year HVAC apprenticeship

Tools

DDC controls

Job description

Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanics*

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanics* who are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for County buildings. The resulting list may be used to fill future vacancies. Current vacancy is in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).

Official Job Title: Air Conditioning Mechanic

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Air Conditioning Mechanic job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.


• Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Physical: This position requires lifting heavy objects, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices. It also requires occasional squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, and working in dirty environments with extreme temperature changes.

Environment: Incumbents work in confined spaces and may occasionally be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious materials, and radiation.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.

Availability: Incumbents may occasionally be required to work on call, in a 24 hour environment, overtime, and evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following options AND required certification:

• Option 1: Work Experience: Four (4) years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial equipment for heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC/chiller/boiler), and package units.


• Option 2: Apprenticeship: Successful completion of a formal (4-year) air conditioning apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status. Indicate apprenticeship provider and completion date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of your certificate or card must be attached to the application.

• Certification: Possession of an EPA 608 Universal Certification. A copy of your certification must be submitted as an attachment to your online application. Failure to provide the requested documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HVAC technician having commercial experience and demonstrating a strong knowledge of tools and techniques to maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems; skilled experience working with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers and direct digital controls (DDC).

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadline: 5:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2026.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.