HVAC Technician

Antelope Valley College

HVAC Technician

Salary : $5,411.63 Monthly

Deadline : 10 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at : http : / / 50.73.55.13 / counter.php?id=310294

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor performs skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the construction, diagnosis, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; performs preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment to assure efficient operation.  Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E = indicates essential duties of the position)

• Repairs / rebuilds mechanical drive systems to include but not limited to replacement of drive bearings, shafting, blower wheel assemblies, multi-pulley and belt drives, and exhaust blower assemblies and motors for HVAC equipment. (E)
• Maintains and repairs hot and cold-water pumping systems including motor replacement, bearing and shaft seal replacement, mounting and alignment techniques for proper operation, replacement of rubber and chain drive couplings; repair and rebuild triple duty valve, Y strainer assemblies; check valves, air and sludge separators, air bleeds and water treatment, air scavenging and sludge removal. (E)
• Maintain and repairs cooling tower, evaporator condenser and air-cooled condenser; maintains, repairs, and replaces fills elements, water distributor, filter screening, piping, electrical components and control operation. (E)
• Maintains hot water boiler operation including electronic and mechanical safeties, primary and secondary pump systems and boiler ignition controls, chilled water systems operations, water flow dynamics, piping pumping configurations. (E)
• Maintains and repair as necessary, gas fired furnaces, infrared heaters, hydronic systems including safeties. (E)
• Maintains and repairs as necessary, electronic and electrical sequencing and controls. (E)
• Installs and replaces condensers, evaporators, compressors, pumps, air handlers specifying equipment. (E)
• Diagnoses, removes, replace, field services variable frequency drives. (E)
• Interprets blueprints and provides recommends on equipment for mechanical engineers, works with contractors, architects, and distributors.
• Determines and recommends equipment manufacturers to engineers. (E)
• Evaluates equipment and recommends replacement equipment as needed.
• Communicates with administrators, skilled maintenance personnel, contractors and others concerning construction, maintenance and repair issues.
• Trains, assigns, and reviews the work of student workers, summer helpers or other maintenance personnel as assigned; assists other skilled maintenance personnel as required.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program and three years journey-level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the commercial HVAC and refrigeration trade.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :   Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS :   Security, co-workers, contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and vendors.

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Indoor and outdoor environment

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice / Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.