What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic position at San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanics* who are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for County buildings. The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County in Facilities Management and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The current vacancy is in Facilities Management.
*Official Job Title: Air Conditioning MechanicFor a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Air Conditioning Mechanic job description.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Exceptional benefits plus competitive base salary up to $80,225.60 annually (DOQ)
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Physical: This position requires lifting heavy objects, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices. It also requires occasional squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, and working in dirty environments with extreme temperature changes.
Environment: Incumbents work in confined spaces and may occasionally be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious materials, and radiation.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.
Availability: Incumbents may occasionally be required to work on call, in a 24 hour environment, overtime, and evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following options AND required certification:
Option 1 – Work Experience: Four (4) years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial equipment for heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC/chiller/boiler), and package units.
Option 2 – Apprenticeship: Successful completion of a formal (4-year) air conditioning apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status. Indicate apprenticeship provider and completion date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Attach a copy of your certificate or card to the application.
Required Certification: Possession of an EPA 608 Universal Certification.
A copy of your certification must be submitted as an attachment to your online application. Failure to provide the requested documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HVAC technician having commercial experience and demonstrating a strong knowledge of tools and techniques to maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems; skilled experience working with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers and direct digital controls (DDC).
Application Procedure: Interested candidates are encouraged to complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Salary : $58,427 - $80,226
