HVAC Technician

Details

  • Position Category: Non-Academic
  • Position Title: HVAC Technician
  • School/Department: Facilities Management
  • Reports To: Director, Facilities Maintenance
  • Time: Full-Time
  • Appointment: Regular
  • Job Posted: 03/10/2023

Information & Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Maintenance, this position is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all building HVAC systems, refrigeration and associated equipment. This position will work 8am through 4:30pm.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all HVAC/Refrigeration units.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot HVAC systems and associated equipment to meet operational needs.
  • Make recommendations for repairs or replacement of HVAC equipment.
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment, temperature and meter readings.
  • Climb stairs and ladders, work on scaffolding, and work at heights and in confined spaces, when necessary.

Qualifications

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to climb ladders; work on scaffolding.
  • Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Ability to move heavy items and to push carts either manually or using special equipment
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Willing and able to be test fit for respirator apparatus.
  • Upon offer of employment, must submit to a background check, and take and pass a physical examination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe applications.
  • Ability to repair, adjust, maintain, retrofit and troubleshoot the following equipment:
    • Refrigerant Controls (metering devices), Electronic Controls, Pneumatic Controls, Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Machines, Duct Installation. Hermetic and Semi-Hermetic Compressors, Heat Pumps to 10-tons, Split Systems to 10-tons, Packaged Units to 50-ton. All types and sizes of Ductless Splits, Electric Motors (1-phase and 3-phase), Electric Motor Controls (contactors, starters, relays, disconnects, thermostats, etc.), Light Commercial Furnaces. Boilers, Burners and related controls (oil and gas), Water Pumps, Intake and Exhaust Fans, Economizers, Humidifiers, Capacity Controls (Unloader, Hot Gas Bypass Valves, Fan Cycling Controls, Motor Masters), Flame Safeguard Controls, Air Compressors, Air Driers. Reciprocating Chillers, VAV’s Systems Controls and Terminal Boxes. Variable Frequency Drives, Various types and sizes of Cooling Towers, Various types and sizes of Boilers, Various types and sizes of Computer Room Systems. Soldering and Brazing. Combustion Analysis, Heat Load Calculations, Heat Loss Calculations, Cooling Load Calculations. Basic navigation thru multiple Building Automation Controls Systems.

EDUCATION:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Type 1, 2 or universal EPA-CFC certification.

EXPERIENCE: 

  • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common in the HVAC trade.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations.
  • Valid California driver license. Employment is subject to driving record meeting the standards of the CalArts insurance carrier.
  • Minimum 5 years on the job experience in HVAC/Refrigeration maintenance and repair

How to Apply

This position is available immediately. If you are interested, please follow the link to Interfolio below:

HVAC Technician - ID:112890

 

Salary

$28.67 - $31.43 an hour

Equity & Diversity

California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Further Information

CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.

TypeNon-Academic
School/DepartmentFacilities Management
Reports ToDirector, Facilities Maintenance
StatusFull-Time
AppointmentRegular
Available3/10/2023
Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all HVAC/Refrigeration units.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot HVAC systems and associated equipment to meet operational needs.
  • Make recommendations for repairs or replacement of HVAC equipment.
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment, temperature and meter readings.
  • Climb stairs and ladders, work on scaffolding, and work at heights and in confined spaces, when necessary.
Education and Experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to climb ladders; work on scaffolding.
  • Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Ability to move heavy items and to push carts either manually or using special equipment
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Willing and able to be test fit for respirator apparatus.
  • Upon offer of employment, must submit to a background check, and take and pass a physical examination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe applications.
  • Ability to repair, adjust, maintain, retrofit and troubleshoot the following equipment:
    • Refrigerant Controls (metering devices), Electronic Controls, Pneumatic Controls, Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Machines, Duct Installation. Hermetic and Semi-Hermetic Compressors, Heat Pumps to 10-tons, Split Systems to 10-tons, Packaged Units to 50-ton. All types and sizes of Ductless Splits, Electric Motors (1-phase and 3-phase), Electric Motor Controls (contactors, starters, relays, disconnects, thermostats, etc.), Light Commercial Furnaces. Boilers, Burners and related controls (oil and gas), Water Pumps, Intake and Exhaust Fans, Economizers, Humidifiers, Capacity Controls (Unloader, Hot Gas Bypass Valves, Fan Cycling Controls, Motor Masters), Flame Safeguard Controls, Air Compressors, Air Driers. Reciprocating Chillers, VAV’s Systems Controls and Terminal Boxes. Variable Frequency Drives, Various types and sizes of Cooling Towers, Various types and sizes of Boilers, Various types and sizes of Computer Room Systems. Soldering and Brazing. Combustion Analysis, Heat Load Calculations, Heat Loss Calculations, Cooling Load Calculations. Basic navigation thru multiple Building Automation Controls Systems.

EDUCATION:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Type 1, 2 or universal EPA-CFC certification.

EXPERIENCE: 

  • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common in the HVAC trade.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations.
  • Valid California driver license. Employment is subject to driving record meeting the standards of the CalArts insurance carrier.
  • Minimum 5 years on the job experience in HVAC/Refrigeration maintenance and repair
Instructions

This position is available immediately. If you are interested, please follow the link to Interfolio below:

HVAC Technician - ID:112890

 

Salary

$28.67 - $31.43 an hour

Equity and Diversity

California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.