Job Description

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. Long Beach State, also known as CSULB or simply “the Beach,” is a 322-acre, 37,000 student campus and is home to a nationally recognized art museum, top-notch professors, successful alumni and a diverse student population ready to take on the world with a highly regarded education and student-centered experience. CSULB is known for creating educational opportunities, encouraging creativity and preparing the next generation of leaders for a rapidly changing world. Long Beach State’s Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a nonprofit association organized under the university umbrella—run for students, by students. The mission of ASI is to improve the quality of campus life for students while enhancing their educational experience. Students automatically become members of ASI when they pay their mandatory student fees at the time of registration and ASI has proudly provided services to students for more than 60 years. Services provided by ASI to the CSULB community include the University Student Union, the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, and the Student Recreation & Wellness Center, including various programs within each unit. ASI also funds various scholarships, major and minor campus events and programs, and supports a robust student-run media division which includes a weekly newspaper, TV station and state-of-the-art radio station.

POSITION TITLE: HVAC/R Maintenance Technician

SALARY RANGE: $64,480 – $83,200 USD

JOB BENEFITS   

• Worker’s Compensation Insurance
• Unemployment Insurance
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Group Life Insurance
• Student Recreation Wellness Center Membership Employee Assistance Program
• Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
• Vacation – accrued at 6.67 hours per month
• Sick Leave – accrued at 8.00 hours per month
• Paid Holidays – 15 paid holidays
• Personal Holiday – 8.00 hours per calendar year

GENERAL STATEMENT

Under general supervision, the HVAC/R Maintenance Technician performs fieldwork in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, repair of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment within the ASI & Beach Shops shared services scope. To be successful in this role, customer satisfaction, initiative, and expertise are needed. Additionally, the HVAC/R Maintenance Technician must be patient and possess excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills. This includes working on split systems, package terminal air conditioners (PTAC), evaporative coolers, reverse cycle A/C units, reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers, plumbing, electrical systems, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Under general supervision, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical circuits, panels, lighting controls, and receptacles, including new branch circuits and the use of diagnostic circuit tracing equipment.
2. Provide customer service support during every service call.
3. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC/R equipment.
4. Perform preventive maintenance and manufacturer warranty service.
5. Install, calibrate, and maintain HVAC/R equipment.
6. Coordinates schedule with other Facility Maintenance Technicians for on-call times and will be able respond to “after-hours” calls for maintenance assistance. Will periodically be required to work overtime as needed and determined by supervisor. Respond to emergency service calls, including nights and weekends on a rotating on-call basis.
7. Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and service recommendations.
8. Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and internal dispatch teams.
9. Participate in ongoing technical training and safety programs.
10. Under the direction of a supervisor, facilitates special projects with outside contractors, including job walks, contractor coordination, project scheduling, and oversight.
11. Ensure installations, repairs, and maintenance are performed with quality and meet health and safety, as well as environmental protection, requirements.
12. Drives company vehicles as needed or directed by supervisor for organizational needs. May be called upon to use a forklift, aerial lift, or electric cart to complete duties.
13. Performs assigned general repairs and preventative maintenance, provides occasional support for general facilities maintenance through inspection and upkeep of building systems, equipment, and finishes across multiple trades, such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and surface or structural maintenance, and identifies and reports special problems or conditions to the supervisor for needs assessment.
14. Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in repairing commercial gas, electrical, and steam equipment. Additionally, at least one year of experience specifically in the repair of HVAC/R equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems. Completion of a recognized apprentice training program in a skilled trade (e.g., electrician, refrigeration, plumbing) preferred. Training with Carrier, York, Daikin, True, Hoshizaki, and Traulsen equipment is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of specific methods, materials, practices, and tools related to installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, and repair of commercial food service equipment. General knowledge of facilities systems maintenance and repair in such areas as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical systems. Must possess semi-skilled and basic skilled knowledge across multiple trades, general knowledge of applicable trade safety practices; working knowledge of building codes; basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Ability to read, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by ASI.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• California Food Handler Card or the ability to obtain the CA Food Handler Card within the first 30 days of employment.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• CFESA Certification (preferred).
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Technician Certification (preferred).
• State Refrigeration Licenses (preferred).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to travel and work independently.

Schedule

Shift schedule may include evenings and weekends. Availability for on-call and emergency service rotations is required.

Background Check

Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check based on reportable last actions.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extend periods; walk throughout the facility; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to utilize sense of smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Schedule: The initial training period will follow a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. After training, the regular schedule will be Thursday–Monday, 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust for larger projects and preventive maintenance cycles, which may require shifts such as Thursday–Monday, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. All schedules are subject to change based on departmental needs.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.

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