HVAC Technician

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Salary: The hiring salary for the HVAC Technician is $32.51 an hour. The full pay range for the HVAC Technician is $32.51 - $37.92 - $44.00. Work performed on 2nd or 3rd shift is eligible for shift differential pay of $2.25 (2nd shift) or $2.50 (3rd shift).

• Location: The Facilities Management campus, the new Airport Authority Administration building, and other unique buildings located on the San Diego International Airport campus near downtown. You will have the exciting opportunity to work around stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays and accrue paid time off. Annual employer- funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: September 9, 2024.

About the job:
The Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled and motivated HVAC Technician with journey-level experience. The selected candidate will maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems to optimize top performance throughout the San Diego Airport campus.

What you’ll do:

· Conducts installation, preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments and repairs of electrical and mechanical problems involving heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building automation controls, thermostats, boilers, belts, pumps, filters, valves, motors, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, chillers, and cooling towers.

· Operates computer-based building management systems. Coordinates and inspects work performed by contractors engaged in HVAC systems and equipment installation. Maintains and repairs HVAC systems. Operates hand and power tools, vacuum pump, and test equipment.

· Monitors and operates the airport’s central chilled water and heating hot water systems; monitors and responds to HVAC related issues; troubleshoots and solves problems associated with HVAC systems and equipment.

· Prepares cost estimates and orders materials; maintains records of work plans and logs, interprets and works from sketches, drawings, blueprints and specifications; completes work consistently with relevant codes.

· Provides work direction and trains other maintenance personnel, assists with cooperative assignments; operates vehicles to travel to various work sites; performs other duties as assigned.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Critical Thinking: Work independently, critically reviews and translates project requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of business objectives and strategies.

2. Communication & Customer Focus: Proficiently exchange information through multiple opportunities including verbal, digital, written, facilitation of work completion and persuasion.

3. Problem-Solving: Analyzes situation or factor, collaboratively generate alternative and practical solutions, readily adapts behavior or new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.

4. Leveraging Technology: Effective use of information electronically and related work systems.

Requirements

1. High school graduation or GED;

2. Two years of journey-level experience in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning andrefrigeration trade;

3. Two years of journey-level experience in operating Siemens building automation controls systems;

4. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

· Graduation from an HVAC training program, technical school, or related educational program.

· NATE Certification, HVAC Excellence Certification, NCI Certification.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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