Automotive Air Conditioning Technician

Cherokee Federal; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks an Automotive Air Condition Technician in Barstow, CA to inspect, diagnose, repair, and test complex automotive A/C and refrigeration systems. The role requires advanced refrigeration/Electrical knowledge and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

You will service compressors, motors, and control panels; evacuate, recharge, and leak-check systems; and maintain detailed service records. Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of automotive air conditioning and refrigeration experience.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals related to refrigeration and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in the use of vacuum and pressure testing equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify, assemble, and test automotive A/C and refrigeration systems.
• Service refrigeration compressors, electric motors, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and replace defective components (relays, thermocouples, valves, wiring).
• Diagnose complex malfunctions using approved methods and manuals.
• Evacuate and recharge systems per specs and regulations.
• Detect and repair refrigerant leaks with electronic equipment.
• Conduct advanced electronic troubleshooting of components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Schematics interpretation

Reading technical manuals

Electrical/electronic theory

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum testing equipment

Pressure testing equipment

Refrigeration hand tools

Leak detectors

Measuring instruments (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, ohmmeters, DMM)

Job description

Automotive Air Condition Technician

The Automotive Air Conditioning Technician is responsible for inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, modification, assembly, and testing of complex automotive air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This position requires advanced technical expertise in refrigeration systems, electrical/electronic components, and diagnostic procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30-33/hr. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, cleaning, disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, and functional testing of complex air conditioning and refrigeration components and systems.
• Service and maintain refrigeration compressors, electric motors, and associated control panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair or replace defective components, including relays, thermocouples, valves, wiring, condenser coils, driers, thermostats, and solid‑state electronic devices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system malfunctions using approved diagnostic methods, tools, and technical documentation.
• Evacuate, recharge, and service air conditioning systems with the correct refrigerant type and oil quantities in accordance with manufacturer specifications and environmental regulations.
• Detect and repair refrigerant leaks utilizing electronic leak detection equipment, soldering, brazing, and component replacement techniques.
• Conduct advanced electronic troubleshooting to identify and repair faulty components such as diodes, circuit boards, rectifiers, relays, RF filters, and capacitors.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities comply with applicable safety standards, environmental regulations, and technical manuals.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and technical guidance to personnel on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, brazing, and soldering procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete maintenance, inspection, and repair records in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in automotive air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive air conditioning and refrigeration principles, refrigeration cycles, and electrical/electronic theory.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals related to refrigeration and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in the use of vacuum and pressure testing equipment.
• Skilled in the use of refrigeration hand tools, including swaging and flaring tools, leak detectors, tube benders, charging manifolds, and vacuum pumps.
• Competent in the use of mechanical and electronic measuring instruments, such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, ohmmeters, and digital multimeters.
• Demonstrated ability to perform brazing and soldering in accordance with industry standards.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and handling of oxygen and acetylene welding equipment.
• Thorough understanding of various refrigerants, their properties, handling procedures, and proper application in servicing and rebuilding automotive air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Legal/EEO Statement:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.