Campus HVAC Technician — Central Plant Operations

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a skilled HVAC technician to operate, maintain, and repair equipment in the Central Plant and campus facilities. The role requires reading as-built drawings, using test equipment, and ensuring reliable environmental conditioning across buildings.

Candidate must have EPA refrigerant handling certification, respirator ability, and formal HVAC training with several years of experience. California license and weekend shift flexibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical school training or equivalent HVAC/refrigeration seminars.
• Four years of work experience in a similar position or equivalent education.
• EPA technician certification for refrigerant handling.
• Ability to read as-built mechanical, electrical, and site drawings.
• Ability to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair all equipment in the Central Plant and package equipment.
• Support facilities operations to ensure reliable environmental conditioning in campus buildings.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

HVAC maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Respirator capable

EPA refrigerant certification

HVAC training

Experience in similar role

Education

Two years technical HVAC/refrigeration training

Tools

Siemens building automation

Johnson Controls building automation

Job description

University of California, Irvine seeks a skilled HVAC technician to operate, maintain, and repair equipment in the Central Plant and campus facilities. The role requires reading as-built drawings, using test equipment, and ensuring reliable environmental conditioning across buildings.

Candidate must have EPA refrigerant handling certification, respirator ability, and formal HVAC training with several years of experience. California license and weekend shift flexibility preferred.