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.

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. Moorpark College was recognized as an Aspen Prize Finalist in 2023 and ranked fourth in the nation by the Aspen College Excellence Program. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size. Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark College's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.

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.

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. Test and perform water treatment in closed loop and cooling tower systems to maintain proper chemical levels. 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.

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.