What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN - GENERAL SERVICES position at City of Riverside, CA?
Salary : $73,320.00 - $89,124.00 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-4442-02
Department : General Services
Division : GEN SERV - BLDG MAINTENANCE
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Air Conditioning Technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building Maintenance Division of the General Services Department The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
- First hand knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting commercial and industrial HVAC systems
- Understanding of the programing and installation of ABB Drives as they pertain to HVAC systems
- Ability to communicate and demonstrate a working knowledge of Building Automation Systems
- Self starter who works independently with attention to quality of service
- Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical issues from electrical schematic drawings
The Air Conditioning Technician performs skilled tasks in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems equipment and fixtures related to the City's various air conditioning and heating systems.
Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Qualifications
Education : High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience : Three (3) years' experience at the journey level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating equipment.
Licenses and Certifications :
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Possession of a Refrigeration Recycling Certification issued by the California Protection Agency.
Highly Desired Qualification :
Five years' experience in commercial air conditioning and energy management including experience maintaining centrifugal chillers.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions : Work is done n the field with exposure to faulty devices, chemicals, tools, and potentially hazardous conditions and a standard office environment. Employees may interact with staff and / or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : ( Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows :
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website :
Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
Please indicate the amount of experience you possess at the journey level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating equipment.
Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience : Employer : Job Title : Years of Experience : Examples of Duties : If you answered "None", please list "N / A"
Do you possess a valid Universal EPA Card? (attach a copy to the application)
Do you posses at least five (5) years' experience in commercial air conditioning and energy management including experience maintaining centrifugal chillers?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following regarding your experience : Employer : Job Title : Years of Experience : Examples of Duties : If you answered "No", please list "N / A".
Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.
I understand work is done n the field with exposure to faulty devices, chemicals, tools, and potentially hazardous conditions and a standard office environment. Employees may interact with staff and / or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
Required Question
Salary : $73,320 - $89,124
