Facilities Technician HVAC

Orange County Transportation Authority; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 47,926 - 66,469; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Transportation Authority seeks a Facilities Technician/HVAC to maintain, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across OCTA facilities in Santa Ana. The role ensures safe, compliant operations and reliable building systems.

The starting hourly rate is $34.79, with progression to $37.03 after six months and $48.25 after 36 months—open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited HVAC technician training program.
• Three years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems.
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems, automated controls, and multi-zone systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements, HAZMAT procedures, and electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, diagnose complex issues, and work independently.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, work on ladders, rooftops, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate forklifts, man-lifts, and travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair HVAC components including compressors, evaporators, condensers, motors, and controls
• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning units
• Read engineering drawings and determine appropriate components and specifications
• Test, charge, and adjust refrigeration units and ice machines
• Overhaul and maintain heating, ventilating, and cooling system components
• Adjust and balance air distribution systems
• Ensure installations comply with safety codes and regulations
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fueling systems, electrical systems up to 480V, plumbing, and facility equipment
• Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance and quality
• Maintain logs, permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation
• Assist with special facility projects such as welding, painting, masonry, and construction
• Guide and train Facilities Technicians and helpers

Skills

HVAC systems

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC technician training program

Job description

Facilities Technician/HVAC

Join OCTA as an HVAC Technician and play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across agency facilities. You’ll ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while supporting essential building and equipment systems.

Job Description

Join OCTA as an HVAC Technician and play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across agency facilities. You’ll ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while supporting essential building and equipment systems.

The Salary For This Position Is

$34.79 - Starting Rate per hour
$37.03 - After completion of six (6) months
$48.25 - Top rate after thirty six (36) months

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

• Install and repair HVAC components including compressors, evaporators, condensers, motors, and controls
• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning units
• Read engineering drawings and determine appropriate components and specifications
• Test, charge, and adjust refrigeration units and ice machines
• Overhaul and maintain heating, ventilating, and cooling system components
• Adjust and balance air distribution systems
• Ensure installations comply with safety codes and regulations
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fueling systems, electrical systems up to 480V, plumbing, and facility equipment
• Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance and quality
• Maintain logs, permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation
• Assist with special facility projects such as welding, painting, masonry, and construction
• Guide and train Facilities Technicians and helpers

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited HVAC technician training program
• Three years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems, automated controls, and multi-zone systems preferred
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements, HAZMAT procedures, and electrical systems up to 480 VAC
• Ability to read engineering drawings, diagnose complex issues, and work independently
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Ability to lift and move equipment, work on ladders, rooftops, and in confined spaces
• Ability to operate forklifts, man-lifts, and travel between facilities

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work with diverse systems that support OCTA’s transportation operations
• Opportunities to grow your skills through advanced technology and facility-wide maintenance tasks
• A supportive, safety-focused team environment
• Stable, rewarding public-sector career with competitive pay and benefits
• Meaningful work that keeps essential services running for the community

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.