Senior HVAC Technician

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Regular Full Time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, and optimize HVAC and building environmental systems across multiple facilities. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control issues, mentor Facilities staff, and ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety in clinical and support environments.

The role requires 10+ years in HVAC, EPA Universal Certification, and strong BAS/DDC knowledge; travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; HVAC apprenticeship or technical training preferred.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required.
• HVAC and healthcare facility experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex HVAC failures and implement long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and optimize HVAC and refrigeration systems across multiple sites.
• Mentor Facilities staff in HVAC operation, preventive maintenance, and controls.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting and repair

BAS/DDC controls

System optimization

Mentoring facilities staff

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

Tools

CMMS

BAS software

Energy management systems

Job description

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all.

Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

About the Role

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Senior HVAC Technician responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, optimization, and regulatory compliance of commercial HVAC systems and building environmental systems throughout Family Health Centers of San Diego facilities. Serves as the department's technical expert for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, building automation systems (BAS), and environmental controls. Provides advanced technical leadership, supports capital improvement projects, mentors Facilities staff, and ensures HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulatory and healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout multiple FHCSD facilities.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment to maximize system reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
• Monitor and maintain chillers, boilers, air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, heat pumps, VAV systems, exhaust systems, hydronic systems, refrigeration equipment, and associated controls.
• Monitor indoor environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, ventilation, pressurization, indoor air quality, and airflow.
• Serve as the department's lead technician for advanced HVAC troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and controls issues.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Modify system schedules, sequences, operating parameters, and control strategies to improve building performance and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate with BAS vendors, contractors, and manufacturers to resolve programming, communication, and integration issues.
• Support HVAC systems serving clinical, laboratory, pharmacy, and specialty healthcare environments while maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare, infection prevention, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during facility renovations, equipment replacements, and capital improvement projects.
• Review contractor work for quality, safety, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
• Develop recommendations for equipment replacement, lifecycle planning, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized HVAC training materials, competency assessments, and continuing education programs for Facilities staff.
• Mentor and train Facilities Technicians in HVAC system operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, building automation controls, energy management, and regulatory compliance to strengthen workforce capabilities, ensure reliable building performance, and support employee career development.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, compliance reports, and work orders utilizing the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Respond to emergency service calls and participate in after-hours and on-call support as required.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, refrigerant handling requirements, infection prevention standards, FHCSD policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized HVAC apprenticeship, trade school, or technical training program preferred.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required.
• HVAC Excellence Certification, NATE Certification, Building Automation System certifications, OSHA 10/30 Certification, and Certified Healthcare Facility Technician (CHFT) credentials preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible commercial HVAC experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise maintaining commercial, healthcare, hospital, institutional, educational, or large commercial facilities.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, electrical controls, hydronic systems, chilled water systems, boilers, VFDs, BAS/DDC controls, and energy management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex HVAC system failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC sequences of operation, refrigeration principles, ventilation systems, indoor air quality, and healthcare environmental requirements.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), BAS software, and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, prioritize multiple assignments, manage projects, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job.
• Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
• An acceptable driving record is also required.
• California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Rewards

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Information on Benefits

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Equal Employment Opportunity

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us

Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.

Anti‑Discrimination Statement

Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.