EPA-Certified HVAC Technician (Boilers & Chillers)

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic (K8) to join a zone maintenance team providing HVAC maintenance, installation, repair and testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems. The incumbent will work with a team of trades on complex campus facilities and deliver direct customer service to the campus community.

The role requires 3–5 years of HVAC experience, EPA certification, and the ability to manage control systems and pumps, boilers, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3-5 years demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades.
• 3-5 years of troubleshooting skills of refrigeration equipment and gas/electrical boilers.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, chilling, air-conditioning and heating equipment up to 550 tons in capacity, including absorption chillers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type compressors, thermostats, electrical, pneumatic and PLC and micro-processor based controls.
• Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, absorption chillers, heating and related systems and equipment.
• EPA Certificate Required

Responsibilities

• 90% of time performing HVAC maintenance, inspections, and system optimization across heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• 10% of time performing safety, general maintenance and related duties; participate in safety programs and maintain a secure work environment.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

HVAC installation & repair

HVAC systems knowledge

Refrigeration & boilers knowledge

EPA Universal Technician

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic (K8) to join a zone maintenance team providing HVAC maintenance, installation, repair and testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems. The incumbent will work with a team of trades on complex campus facilities and deliver direct customer service to the campus community.

The role requires 3–5 years of HVAC experience, EPA certification, and the ability to manage control systems and pumps, boilers, and related equipment.