Air Conditioning Mechanic
Air Conditioning Mechanic
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The County of Riversides Facilities Management Department is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic located in Riverside. The Air Conditioning Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving HVAC system issues performing routine maintenance and installing new air conditioning refrigeration and heating equipment. This is a journey-level position with duties performed independently. Supervision consists of general and specific job assignments and inspection of completed work.
Competitive candidates will have four years of journey-level experience in a public setting with air conditioning systems including maintenance repairs and installations. Additionally prior experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) is highly desired. A Universal EPA Technician Certificate under Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act is required at the time of application.This position has a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; rotating weekends holiday and on-call coverage are required.A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs Department will be required for this position.Meet the Team!
Riverside CountyDepartment ofFacilities Managementprovides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs journey level work in installing adjusting and maintaining all types of air-conditioning heating and refrigeration equipment.
Works from blueprints schematics wiring diagrams or drawings.
Repairs large central air conditioning units compressors and related equipment.
Identifies and dismantles malfunctioning equipment and test components using electrical mechanical and pneumatic test equipment.
Replaces electrical mechanical or pneumatic components that are worn or defective.
Establishes a preventive maintenance schedule for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; troubleshoots malfunctioning systems or equipment.
Cleans coils and other parts oils fans changes filter adjusts air flow and replaces gas or fluid in system.
Observes operation sequence of refrigeration system and makes necessary adjustments to control level of fluid pressure or temperature in the system.
Determines parts and equipment needed for maintenance temperature in the system;
Determines parts and equipment needed for maintenance and repair work and submits job estimates; fabricates erects and maintains sheet metal duct work; tests calibrates and repairs thermostats.
Supervises assigned helpers; maintains record of inspections and work performed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- OPTION IExperience: Completion of a recognized air conditioning; refrigeration apprenticeship training program.OPTION IIExperience:Four year of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of:Completion of 12 semester of 18 quarter units in trade related courses taken at a recognized college being equal to six months of experience;ORCompletion of 144 hours of trade related instruction taken at a union training center adult school vocational school or specialized industrial program being equal to six months experience.License:A valid California drivers license Class C is required as the incumbent will be driving to different building sites.Certification:Must have Universal EPA technician certification per Environmental Protection Agency Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act. (Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.)Background Check: Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam including a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs Department will be required for this positionKnowledge of: The principles and practices of installing maintaining and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment; state and local laws ordinances and regulations pertaining to air conditioning refrigeration heating and ventilating equipment; the tools and equipment used in heating and air conditioning maintenance.Ability to:Read and write English at the level necessary for successful performance; follow oral and written instructions; estimate the quantities of materials and supplies needed to complete a job; detect causes of malfunctions; carry out a preventive maintenance program on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; keep simple records. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For specific questions regarding this position contact Silvia Trammell at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
