HVAC&R Technician

HVAC&R Technician

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) work and assist with skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on campus buildings and equipment.

There is currently one full-time position (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) located at Moorpark College. This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees (Download PDF reader).

Representative Duties

Service, maintain, calibrate, adjust, inspect, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems including boilers, cooling towers, water chillers, pumps, freezers, refrigerators, air conveyance systems, fans, gas heaters, chemical and mechanical water treatment equipment, and complex hydronic systems using direct digital or analog control devices.

Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain various components (e.g. sensors, relays, etc.) connected to/interfaced with a building automation system (BAS).

Monitor and adjust levels of fluids/gasses in HVAC&R systems; utilize refrigerant scales and recovery units to add and remove refrigerant from air conditioning and refrigeration units; pressure test refrigerant systems using industry approved methods to find and stop leaks and evacuate, store, and replace refrigerants; repair or replace and purge compressors on chillers.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations in the purchase, use, containment, and disposal of hazardous materials, fluids, and gases; maintain accurate records of refrigerant movement; submit records to appropriate agencies as requested; maintain service records.

Perform electrical, pneumatic, hydronic, and mechanical testing of equipment; diagnose mechanical and electrical problems; repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and controls; calibrate and adjust temperature controls.

Rebuild or replace various HVAC&R components including but not limited to water pumps, air conditioning compressors, and air compressors.

Perform brazing, soldering, and welding as needed.

Assist with performing skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of campus facilities and equipment in the basic trades including carpentry, painting, electrical, locksmith, welding, masonry, glazing, and plumbing; assist other skilled trade workers as assigned.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to work orders, labor, and materials.

Estimate cost, labor, and materials; order materials according to established guidelines; maintain HVAC&R tools and equipment.

Provide work direction to others as assigned.

Participate in technical trainings as required.

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Completion of recognized HVAC&R apprenticeship program of at least two years' duration and four years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial or large commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including two years of experience with the use of building management systems and building automation and control units.

OR

Completion of recognized HVAC&R apprenticeship program of at least three years' duration and three years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial or large commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including two years of experience with the use of building management systems and building automation and control units.

OR

Completion of a recognized HVAC&R apprenticeship program of at least four years' duration and two years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial or large commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including two years of experience with the use of building management systems and building automation and control units.

OR

Graduation from high school or equivalent educational proficiency and seven years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial or large commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including three years of experience at the journey level and two years of experience with the use of building management systems and building automation and control units.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver's license Possession of a valid EPA-approved refrigerant recovery certification, Type II or Universal level, in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act. Pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders, section 5208, Title 8 of the California Administrative Codes prior to obtaining permanent status.

Supplemental Information

Examination and Selection Process:

This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process may consist of any of the following components:

A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)

B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation:

A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.

The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.

Technical Interview Date Range and Location:

Date Range: Monday, September 21, 2026 Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

Submission of Application:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other