Hospital HVAC Technician

County of Ventura, CA; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Incentive

Educational Incentive (degrees)

Standby Premium Pay

Deferred Compensation

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

13 paid holidays

Job summary

County of Ventura is seeking an Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems at the Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. The role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, interpreting schematics, and working with other trades on large projects.

The position requires journeyman experience or a related certificate, willingness to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of journeyman level experience in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems, installation and repairs.
• Certificate of completion from a community college or trades school in advanced air conditioning (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs and operates refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs; interprets drawings and schematics and prepares estimates.
• Drives county vehicle to respond to maintenance issues and coordinates with Building Maintenance on major projects.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade certificate in advanced HVAC

Job description

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, performs complex and skilled installation and repair of modern refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment and related control systems across the Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital.

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary, an employee within this position may also be eligible for the following:

• Bilingual Incentive:Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.


• Educational Incentive:Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.


• Standby Premium Pay: Eligible for actual time on call at one-quarter (1/4) of hourly wage or at State minimum wage, whichever is greater.


• Deferred Compensation:Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.


• Health Plans:Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.


• Flexible Spending Accounts:Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.


• Pension Plan:Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.


• Holidays:13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT

Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital

PAYROLL TITLE

Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic

Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: September 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE: September 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

DUTIES

• Installs, maintains, repairs and/or operates all refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating, their control systems and related equipment at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital;


• Coordinates schedules for preventive maintenance and repairs;


• Performs layout work, interprets drawings and schematics, prepares sketches, makes material take-offs and estimates costs;


• Coordinates with Building Maintenance involving other building trades and works with skilled and semi-skilled workers on major installation and repair projects;


• Drives a county vehicle between hospitals to respond to maintenance and facility related issues;


• Transports tools, equipment, parts, and other materials necessary to perform duties between hospitals;


• Climbs and works from ladders and elevated platforms to access, inspect, service, repair, and install equipment;


• Accesses and services rooftop units, equipment, and other elevated HVAC components; and


• Performs other related duties as required.

These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Considerable experience in air conditioning and heating installation and repair which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities may be obtained by:

• Three (3) years of experience at journeyman level in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems, installation and repairs, OR


• Possession of a certificate of completion from a Community College or trades school in advanced air conditioning

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to perform full range of physical body movements, including kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, reaching, twisting, and grasping


• Must possess, or obtain, a valid California driver's license by date of hire and maintain it thereafter


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

DESIRED

• Knowledge of energy management-based computerized system controls and operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of: modern mechanical refrigeration systems, including specialized refrigeration systems for both refrigerators and freezers; modern air conditioning and heating systems (gas, electric, and water heating and cooling systems); chemical treatment for boilers, hydronic cooling and heating systems and cooling towers; control systems used in modern refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems; record-keeping; time management in order to complete assigned work/fulfill responsibilities; safety regulations; safe driving practices and traffic laws; and building management systems.

Working ability to: diagnose and repair problems in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems and their related control systems; lift up to 50 pounds; perform major overhauls to these systems and their components; use and understand reference and technical manuals and interpret complex schematics and drawings; properly and safely use tools and materials of the trade; operate specific office equipment to fill out required forms and establish and maintain machinery history; operate a motor vehicle; and establish and maintain effective working relations with others.

FINAL FILING DATE

Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

WRITTEN EXAM

An un-proctored, internet-based, job-related written exam will be administrated the test applicants’ knowledge of Modern Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Principles for successful performance on the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for up to a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.