Heating and Air Conditioning Fitter

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,872 - 86,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits with CalPERS

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A large educational institution in Los Angeles is seeking a qualified individual for HVAC system maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate should have completed an HVAC apprenticeship or possess extensive experience in the field, alongside a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include inspecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing various heating and cooling systems. Comprehensive benefits are included, and the position offers competitive hourly pay. Applicants should prepare to provide detailed information on their qualifications and experience in the application.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education is required.
• Must have completed a recognized HVAC apprenticeship or six years of relevant experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect and repair piping, controls, and HVAC equipment.
• Determine material requirements for emergency repairs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification for chlorofluorocarbon License type Universal

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Hand tools for HVAC

Job description

Salary Details

$53.56 Hourly

Application Filing Dates

Information About LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces hot-water, high- and low-pressure steam, and direct gas-fired heating systems; chilled-water and direct-expansion air conditioning systems, including condensers and cooling towers; variable refrigerant flow systems; and pressure cooking equipment.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces pipes, traps, boilers, pumps, valves, coils, radiators, air and refrigeration compressors, space heaters, furnaces, vents, fans, blowers, safety controls, and related equipment.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, tests, checks, adjusts, repairs, and replaces temperature and combustion controls, instruments and systems.
• Determines the amount and type of material and makes simple sketches for the emergency repair of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Assists in determining repairs needed to prevent equipment deterioration.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Experience: Successful completion of a recognized heating and air conditioning or refrigeration apprenticeship program or six years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, of which one year must have been at the journey-level.
• Special: Possession of a certificate of competence of chlorofluorocarbon License type Universal in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.
• Special Physical Requirements:
  • Manual dexterity and strength to use tools of the trade.
  • Visual acuity to read and calibrate instruments.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull and safely lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment.
  • Ability to work safely in confined space.

Desirable Qualifications

• Gas and oil fuels and combustion.
• Pipe fittings, solder, flux, tools, and materials of the heating and air conditioning trade.
• Construction, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of all types of steam and hot-water heating and food processing fixtures and appliances.
• Chilled-water, direct-expansion, and variable refrigerant flow systems as applied to air conditioning and heating systems.
• Design, construction, and functions of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems, including energy management systems.
• Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and air distribution systems and equipment.
• State and local regulations relative to gas-fired equipment installations, and high-and low-pressure boilers and related heating and air conditioning systems.
• Safety precautions required in the repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and related equipment.

Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively:

• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work effectively with others.
• Use and operate a computer, tablet, or other computing device.
• Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Operate electronic testing equipment such as meters, electronic scales, and related heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

Employment Selection Process

The assessment process for this classification will tentatively consist of a Written Test, Performance Test, and Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the online application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will not be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach evidence of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘MyLAUSD Career’ section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Marlyn Sanchez at [e-mail].

Application Process

Do you need technical assistance with the online application? Email us at [e-mail]. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.

Additional Posting Information

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, [phone].

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.