What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic position at Rancho Santiago Community College District?
About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD)is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD’s student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.
At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.
At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.
About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.
Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.
Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.
Class Summary
Under general supervision coordinates and performs skilled electrical and mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; directs and coordinates the work of assigned District personnel and outside contractors; and does other related maintenance work as required.Responsibilities
Inspects and examines refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to locate defects in operation; disassembles units and restores to operating condition; repairs or replaces condensers, compressors, pumps and other parts; refills or adds refrigerant as required; does service and preventive maintenance on cooling towers and evaporative condensers; does water treatment and testing on open and closed systems; inspects and tests refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practices, laws and regulations; troubleshoots and takes necessary corrective action for malfunctions and breakdowns of refrigeration and air conditioning units, subsystems and component parts; does welding; reads and interprets blueprints; changes filter media on a regular basis; orders parts and supplies as needed; does related work on heating and exhaust systems; directs and coordinates the work of assigned Skilled Maintenance Workers, Maintenance/Utility Workers on HVAC projects; inspects equipment, buildings, utility systems or other facilities needing heating and cooling work; estimates time, materials and cost involved; develops and maintains preventive maintenance procedures, records and reports; performs other duties as required.Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Plant Manager.Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Design, operation, maintenance, control and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; instruments and equipment used in repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; existing laws relating to operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; standard safety regulations; calibration, thermostat adjustments, damper adjustments, unit balancing, contractors, and relays; control systems including pneumatic, electric, electronic, and fluidic; basic installation and alteration of electrical systems related to HVAC; basic plumbing; proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the HVAC trade as well as maintenance trades in general.Ability to: Perform, direct, and coordinate skilled work in installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; interpret and work from plans, diagrams, specifications and established procedures; follow verbal and written directions; read and write at the level required for successful job performance; direct and coordinate the work of others; work effectively with others; provide leadership and direction to employees; perform math at a level applicable to this mechanical trade; maintain written records; maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and insure security; assess the job and accomplish the duties without direct and continual supervision; adjust to changes in work loads and assignments; respond to emergency calls and report for duty at other than assigned hours.
Physical Requirements: Performs heavy mechanical labor with strength to lift, carry and/or push 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs; climb stairs and ladders.
License(s) Required: Possession of a valid California driver's license with a driving record that meets minimum standards established by the District's insurance carrier.
Training and Experience
Equivalent to graduation from high school, completion of apprenticeship and two (2) years of experience as a journey-level refrigeration; air conditioning mechanic.
Additional Qualifications
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:
- RSCCD Online Application
- Resume – details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
Application Screening
Job announcements will include screening criteria to be used during screening and interviews. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Education experience (breadth and depth)
- Work experience (breadth and depth)
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Bilingual ability (if needed)
- Demonstrated experience and sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Professional growth activities
- Specialized skills training
- Leadership skills
- Written and/or oral communication skills
- Presentation
- Problem Solving.
Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
- Oral communication skills
- Presentation
- Problem-solving skills
A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.
Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) 480-7455.
Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
- Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
