HVAC Technician

MiraCosta Portal

Oceanside, Carlsbad (CA, CA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 98,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance $100,000

Up to 18 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

MiraCosta College seeks a skilled HVAC Technician on the Oceanside campus, full-time, 40 hours/week, with a 12-month assignment. Expect 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Tue–Sat, and potential assignment to other district facilities.

Requires California residency and EPA 608 certification. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and calibration of HVAC systems, with the ability to read blueprints, coordinate with contractors, and maintain records.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and four years of journey-level experience in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
EPA -approved Section 608 Type I and II refrigeration certification.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of the district’s HVAC systems and related equipment.
Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including boilers, heat pumps, and cooling systems.
Coordinate with contractors and engineers for replacement of HVAC systems and prepare estimates of labor and material costs.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical knowledge

Safety practices

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Calibration

Recordkeeping

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years journey-level HVAC experience

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title

Type of Assignment

Type of Assignment Classified/Staff

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Regular Position

One regular, full-time position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year on the Oceanside Campus. The normal work schedule will be 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation. The first-level interviews with the screening and interview committee will be conducted via Zoom. The second-level interviews may be conducted in person or via Zoom.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite.

The District may consider an individual’s request to temporarily reside outside of the state of California or beyond the 200‑mile limit on a case‑by‑case basis, provided it does not exceed 12 consecutive months.

Location City

Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad

Location State

California

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome candidates who share our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). Learn more about our values and initiatives on our IDEA website and in our IDEA policy.

We are committed to creating a racially just campus climate where all identities and cultures are respected and affirmed. MiraCosta actively works to close equity gaps for disproportionately impacted communities, including: Latinx/Chicanx, Black/African American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Native American, LGBTQIA+, Veterans, Former Foster Youth, Adult Learners, and students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) since 2013, MiraCosta supports the success of Latinx and first‑generation college students. We are also a veteran‑and military‑supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College.

The successful candidate will join a college that values community and equity, and offers robust, culturally responsive programming—including heritage month events and speaker series—through our Social Justice and Equity Center.

Starting at $84,108 per year (range 25, step 1), with annual salary step increases up to step 5.

MiraCosta College offers an array of benefits to eligible employees:

The district covers 100% of the costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their dependents.
$100,000 Life Insurance Policy
Up to $250 of monthly benefit credits to help pay for various voluntary benefit options, such as supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), & Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
Vacation, Sick Leave, and up to 18 Paid Holidays
Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Participation in the District’s Early Retirement Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Fee Reimbursement

Position Term in Months

Basic Function

Under general supervision, operate, service, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An HVAC Technician is distinguished from any classification in the Building Maintenance Mechanic series in that an incumbent in the former class is primarily focused on maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems/components rather than multiple building trades.

California Driver’s License Requirement Check

Check I confirm that this position reasonably requires driving as a primary duty, and no alternative form of transportation would be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer. Note: Per Senate Bill 1100 (effective 01/01/25), including a driver's license

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, maintain and repair heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment including hot water boilers, heat pumps, heating/ventilating units, multi-zone air conditioning systems, reciprocating chillers, cooling towers, energy storage systems, air compressors, refrigerators and icemakers.
2. Install or modify heating and air conditioning and ventilation equipment/systems, including switches, gauges, valves, tubing and thermostats; make pipe connections and repairs; operate testing devices to troubleshoot and then repair electrical components and other defective parts of HVAC equipment.
3. Check and test new equipment before installation; calibrate pneumatic and electrical controls; adjust, balance and redesign airflow through ducts, diffusers and registers; set timeclocks for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; maintain chemical water treatment for cooling towers, hot and cold water systems and thermal energy storage systems; operate and adjust building electronic controls for temperature and scheduling control; initiate and implement preventive maintenance system; maintain logs and records pertaining to HVAC systems.
4. Coordinate with contractors and engineers for replacement of HVAC system; make estimates of labor and material costs for jobs; research catalogs to locate materials and parts required for jobs; requisition, receive and store parts and materials; purchase parts and materials on open purchase orders; maintain records of time and materials.
5. Assign and check the work of contractors assigned to HVAC projects; work from blueprints, schematics and rough sketches; plan and lay out work on assigned work orders; develop/prepare rough sketches and working drawings.
6. Install, calibrate and operate a centrally controlled energy management system; utilize software to modify parameters and control heating and air conditioning equipment.

Other Duties

1. Assist other journey-level building maintenance personnel in cooperative assignments.
2. Maintain a variety of records of completed work, including blueprints, sketches, diagrams and logs; write reports as required; assist in developing specifications for work to be completed by others.
3. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

1. Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.
2. Pipefitting, sheet metal and electrical work pertaining to HVAC repair.
3. District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
4. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
5. Applicable building codes and regulations.
6. Shop math applicable to the air conditioning trade.
7. The district’s energy management system.
8. Basic recordkeeping.
9. Written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to

1. Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of the district’s HVAC systems and related equipment.
2. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of situations applicable to HVAC operations and maintenance.
3. Work from diagrams, blueprints, plans, specifications, catalogs and technical manuals.
4. Calibrate systems.
5. Use with skill the tools, test equipment and materials of the HVAC repair trade.
6. Maintain tools and equipment used and assigned in clean working order providing proper security.
7. Plan and layout work.
8. Maintain basic records.
9. Perform shop mathematics.
10. Operate a truck observing legal defensive driving practices.
11. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
12. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
13. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education & Experience

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and four years of journey-level experience in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

NOTE : For work experience, one “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

Licenses & Other Requirements

A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.

EPA -approved Section 608 Type I and II refrigeration certification.

WORK DIRECTION , LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student workers and contractors.

CONTACTS

Coworkers, other department personnel, contractors, vendors, students and the general public.

Physical Effort

Moderate to heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to safely operate power equipment; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to operate electric car to travel and or to pick up/deliver supplies to various locations on campus; occasional travel to other district locations to work as needed.

Emotional Effort

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions including rain and heat; exposure to sun for extended periods; work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces; work at above-ground locations such as ceilings and roofs, in constrained areas and around high-voltage and electrical panels; work while using or wearing personal protective equipment such as respirators, protective gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, face shields, goggles and rain suits; environmental exposure to dust, fumes, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke, pollen and/or hazardous materials; exposure to various noise levels from equipment and vehicle operation; work with and around extremely dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts; may be required to work at any district location, during day and/or evening hours and weekends as needed to conduct district business.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? No Yes
* MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We strive to be a model for equity and inclusion, effectively supporting students and employees from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who possess a range of abilities, academic preparation, and life experiences. Describe your qualifications and experiences that have prepared you to effectively interact with people who may have a different background than yours (e.g., racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, disability, etc.). (Open Ended Question)
* MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months. I understand the district’s residency requirement as stated above.

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