Air Conditioning Mechanic

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking a qualified Air Conditioning Mechanic to join its Facilities Management Department. This journey-level role entails diagnosing HVAC issues, conducting maintenance, and installing equipment. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in air conditioning systems, along with a valid EPA certification. A competitive benefits package is provided, alongside a supportive work environment focused on maintaining public facilities.

Benefits

Veteran's Preference Policy

Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience with air conditioning systems maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Four years of journey-level experience in a public setting.
• Prior experience with Building Automation and Energy Management Systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving HVAC system issues.
• Performing routine maintenance and installing new air conditioning equipment.
• Supervising assigned helpers and maintaining records of inspections.

Skills

HVAC systems

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

EPA Technician Certificate

Completion of air conditioning apprenticeship

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About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Facilities Management Department is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic located in Riverside. The Air Conditioning Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving HVAC system issues, performing routine maintenance, and installing new air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment. This is a journey-level position, with duties performed independently. Supervision consists of general and specific job assignments and inspection of completed work.

Competitive candidates will have four years of journey-level experience in a public setting with air conditioning systems, including maintenance, repairs, and installations. Additionally, prior experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) is highly desired. A Universal EPA Technician Certificate under Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act is required at the time of application.

This position has a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; rotating weekends, holiday, and on-call coverage are required.

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department will be required for this position.

Meet the Team!

Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Performs journey level work in installing, adjusting, and maintaining all types of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
• Works from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, or drawings.
• Repairs large central air conditioning units, compressors, and related equipment.
• Identifies and dismantles malfunctioning equipment and test components using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment.
• Replaces electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic components that are worn or defective.
• Establishes a preventive maintenance schedule for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; troubleshoots malfunctioning systems or equipment.
• Cleans coils and other parts, oils fans, changes filter, adjusts air flow and replaces gas or fluid in system.
• Observes operation sequence of refrigeration system and makes necessary adjustments to control level of fluid, pressure, or temperature in the system.
• Determines parts and equipment needed for maintenance temperature in the system;
• Determines parts and equipment needed for maintenance and repair work and submits job estimates; fabricates, erects, and maintains sheet metal duct work; tests, calibrates, and repairs thermostats.
• Supervises assigned helpers; maintains record of inspections and work performed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I

Experience: Completion of a recognized air conditioning; refrigeration apprenticeship training program.

OPTION II

Experience: Four year of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of:

Completion of 12 semester of 18 quarter units in trade related courses taken at a recognized college being equal to six months of experience;

OR

Completion of 144 hours of trade related instruction taken at a union training center, adult school, vocational school or specialized industrial program being equal to six months experience.

License: A valid California driver’s license Class C is required, as the incumbent will be driving to different building sites.

Certification: Must have Universal EPA technician certification per Environmental Protection Agency, Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act. (Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.)

Background Check: Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department will be required for this position

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment; state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating equipment; the tools and equipment used in heating and air conditioning maintenance.

Ability to: Read and write English at the level necessary for successful performance; follow oral and written instructions; estimate the quantities of materials and supplies needed to complete a job; detect causes of malfunctions; carry out a preventive maintenance program on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; keep simple records.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Silvia Trammell a t [e-mail] .

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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