Air Conditioning Mechanic

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 Riverside's Facilities Management Department is seeking Air Conditioning Mechanics for the Riverside and Murrieta, CA, location. The Air Conditioning Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing and resolving HVAC system issues, performing routine maintenance, and installing new air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment. A position in this class involves duties at the full journey level. Work is performed independently, and supervision received consists of general and specific job assignments and inspection of finished work.

The ideal candidate will have 4 years or more of journey level experience with air conditioning systems, maintenance, repairs, and installations. Possession of a Universal EPA Technician Certificate is required, Rule 608 if the Clean Air Act.

*All applicants must upload a copy of their Universal EPA Technician certification *

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department will be required for this position.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, following the 9/80 schedule.

On-Call rotation occurs periodically based on department needs, typically averaging once every two months or as required. This entails a mandatory 24-hour availability for one week (7 days) during the rotation period.

Meet the Team!

Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 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, schematics, wiring diagrams, or drawings.

• Must have direct experience with HVAC, boiler, and related equipment and operations including maintenance.

• 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, changes filter, adjusts air flow and replaces refrigerant in system.

• Monitors 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.

• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations, covering components such as valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication.

• Supervises assigned helpers; maintains record of inspections and work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Please Note: Applicants must upload their Universal EPA technician certification per Environmental Protection Agency, Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act. Applications without proof of qualifying documents will not be considered. Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.*

OPTION I

Experience:Completion of a recognized air conditioning; refrigeration apprenticeship training program.

OPTION II

Experience:Four year of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of:The principles and practices of installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment; Different types of air distribution systems: 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. Basic computer operation for energy management systems use.

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.

Certification: Must have Universal EPA technician certification per Environmental Protection Agency, Rule 608 of the Clean Air Act.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Physical Requirements:

Handling HVAC Compressors, Motors, Apparatus and other equipment a needed.

Prolonged standing and kneeling

Ability to work from a ladder, including overhead tasks

Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat and cold outdoor environments

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Education/Required DocumentsGuidelines:Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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).

Reasonable 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:http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's 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' preference. See the policyhere(Download PDF reader).

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all Applicants.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees or department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Sonya Portillo atsportillo@rivco.org.

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BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.