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HVAC Technician

College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Salary : $66,872.00 - $89,523.00 Annually

Location : Visalia, CA

Job Type : Classified - Full-time

Job Number : 6977-c-1 / 25

Department : Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

General Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance and Operations, the HVAC Technician will maintain, repair and install air conditioning and heating systems and other related equipment.

This position is assigned to the Visalia campus. The working hours are 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm, Monday-Friday, and Initial placement is at $66,872

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties

Job duties of the HVAC Technician :

  • Inspect, repair, maintain and service hot water and forced air heating and air conditioning equipment.
  • Install new and replacement systems and equipment including valves, thermostats, fans, controllers, air compressors and lines, cables, conduits, inter-communication units and other related equipment.
  • Install and maintain the Emergency Management System.
  • Perform a variety of skilled heating and air conditioning work from blueprints, rough sketches or general instructions; prepare project sketches and drawing.
  • Replace tubing, transformers, pressure regulators and water pumps; change and wash filters.
  • Operate a variety of equipment related tools and equipment according to established safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in safe and efficient operating condition.
  • Maintain records regarding completed assignments, materials used and other related matters; provide initial estimates of necessary repair work, labor and materials.
  • Perform work related to computer and telephone lines and relays as necessary.
  • Assist in performing other skilled maintenance duties or other trades as assigned.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience) :

Any combination equivalent to :

  • Graduation from high school
  • Three years journey-level experience in HVAC trade or related field.

    • Licenses and Other Requirements :

  • Valid California driver's license.
  • An incumbent must be insurable at the a standard rate by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.
  • Incumbents in this class are required to possess an applicable EPA Certificate for Refrigerant Recovery and Reclamation.

    • Knowledge and Abilities

    The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following :

    Knowledge of :

  • Methods, equipment and materials used in maintenance, repair and installation of air conditioning and heating systems.
  • Applicable building codes and safety standards and requirements.
  • Health and safety regulations.
  • Basic record-keeping techniques.
  • Technical aspects of field of specialty

    • Ability to :

  • Maintain, repair and install air conditioning and heating systems and other related equipment.
  • Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
  • Read wiring diagrams.
  • Operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment utilized in the trade.
  • Provide estimates of labor, work and materials as necessary.
  • Maintain routine records.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Plan and organize work.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Work independently with little direction.

    • Working Conditions : Environment

  • Indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Drive vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the College.

    • Physical Abilities

  • Ability to climb ladders, stairs and work from heights.
  • Ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces.
  • Ability to hear and speak to communicate with students / employees / public.
  • Ability to see to read documents.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
  • Ability to reach in all directions, bend, kneel and crouch.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment needed to perform required duties.

    • Hazards

  • Exposure to electrical power supply and high voltage.

    • Application Procedure

    To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline :

  • An online job application.
  • Letter of interest which addresses how the applicant's experience and / or education enables him / her to be able to perform the job duties.
  • Resume
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts of college / university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note : Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.

    • Recruitment Analyst : Norma Chavez normach@cos.edu or 559-737-6237

    College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas

    Full-time faculty members enjoy a number of benefits while working at the College of the Sequoias. These benefits include :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for more information, please visit "Employee Insurance" on COS' Human Resources webpage at :
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan (STRS or PERS)

    • I acknowledge that I have read the job flyer and submitted all required documents listed under "Application Procedures" If you are missing any of the following documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be forward to the hiring committee.

  • Complete Online Application
  • Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts of college / university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note : Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.

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