Associate Building Maintenance Engineer

Orange County Superior Court; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent court system as an Associate Building Maintenance Engineer. This role involves the crucial installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems within various courthouses. You will ensure the comfort and safety of court facilities while working under general supervision. With a commitment to excellence, you will be part of an organization that values integrity and public service. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and tuition reimbursement, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Choice of Five Medical Plans

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Vacation and Sick Leave Packages

14 Paid Holidays per Year

Tuition Reimbursement

Optional Deferred Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in HVAC systems maintenance and repair.
• Universal Technician certification required for refrigerants.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions on mechanical systems.

Skills

Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance

Refrigeration Systems Repair

Electrical Repairs

Plumbing Repairs

Mechanical Repairs

Carpentry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment

Refrigerant Recovery Tools

HVAC Tools

Job description

ASSOCIATE BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees and internal OCSC promotions. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and an eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.

ANNUAL SALARY:

$76,980.80 - $95,617.60

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• Choice of five medical plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $250 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Associate Building Maintenance Engineer performs the installation, maintenance and repair of various air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment and systems, and a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance of buildings and associated equipment; performs maintenance, repairs and calibration on heating and air conditioning control devices. Performs other electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry related repairs and maintenance; and performs related work within the area of assignment.

The incumbent may be required to cross train at other courthouses (as needed), and the incumbent may be required to work on weekends depending on business needs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, air compressors, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations, disassembles unit and restores to operating condition; repairs or replaces condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts and other parts.
• Recycles and charges refrigerants as required; inspects and tests refrigeration systems, safety devices, and control for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practice and regulations.
• Troubleshoots and takes corrective action for major malfunction and breakdowns of heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning systems pumps, air handlers, fans ducts, dampers and grills.
• Installs, repairs and maintains major heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning units, coils, fans, subsystems and components parts; performs welding and soldering as needed.
• Repairs and adjusts pneumatic controls, lines and fittings, changes filters and belts, lubricates and oils equipment according to manufacturers specifications and industry standards; performs weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance on all related equipment including daily inspection repair, change-out and system upgrades.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma, or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience independently installing, maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding non-residential refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING, etc.):

• Must pass a thorough background check.
• Possession of a Universal Technician certification as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act for dealing with refrigerants from an EPA approved program. A copy of your certification must be included with your application.
• Class III Asbestos training required within one (1) year of hire. Must renew or recertify annually at the cost of the court.
• Fire Pump Test Certificate; must initiate process to obtain certificate within six (6) months of hire. Must renew or recertify annually at the cost of the court.
• Possession of a valid California Drivers' License, Class C to travel to and from justice centers and other locations.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical testing.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of safely installing, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems.
• Principles of water treatment related to heating and cooling systems.
• Tools and equipment used in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance and repair work.
• Pertinent California Administrative Code (Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA).
• California codes for Industrial Safety, Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1415.
• Federal Environmental Protection Act Rule 608 in order to comply with any oil or refrigerant handling.

ABILITY TO:

• Repair, operate, service or install air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and controls involving centrifugal and absorption refrigeration units with electronic-pneumatic control systems, that are driven by electric motors or condensing turbines as prime movers.
• Diagnose malfunctions of mechanical systems and controls and restore to specified operating standards.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in the electrical, mechanical, carpentry and plumbing areas.
• Make safe, skillful repairs on small building maintenance jobs.
• Learn and understand state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating equipment.
• Effectively supervise contractor personnel assigned to assist on various projects including providing some on the job training, giving clear directions, and establishing professional working relationships.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.

SELECTION PROCESS:

STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.

STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. If any part of the assessment process consists of proctored, in-person tests, candidates will be required to appear in person regardless of where they reside. Note: Though candidates may live outside of the State of California while participating in a recruitment process, individuals must reside within the State to be eligible for Court employment.

STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the review/assessment may be placed in the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps for the selection process will include a local background and reference check.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

PRACTICE TESTS:

General practice tests are available to help candidates prepare for online examinations. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the SHL website. Please note that the test(s) offered on this site only serve as guides. The test questions that you complete during your actual test may vary in format, content, and level of difficulty. Note: Practice tests are not available in all subjects. To access the practice tests, please visit https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.

ELIGIBLE LIST:

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS:

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com.

eVERIFY:

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the e-Verify program.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joseph Salafia at [e-mail]. For general employment information, please click HERE.

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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