HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Facilities Management

Summary of Job Details

Working on a zone maintenance team composed of all trades, incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work. Installs, repairs, maintains, and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment. Installs, repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Makes working drawings and control diagrams for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Work with others as part of a team. Provide direct customer service to campus community.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

3-5 years demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades.

3-5 years of troubleshooting skills of refrigeration equipment and gas/electrical boilers.

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, chilling, air-conditioning and heating equipment up to 550 tons in capacity, including absorption chillers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type compressors, thermostats, electrical, pneumatic and PLC and micro-processor based controls.

Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, absorption chillers, heating and related systems and equipment.

EPA Certificate Required

Special Conditions of Employment

EPA Universal Technician Certificate.

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Pre-employment physical exam required.

Must be able to take night and weekend call-backs.

Satisfactory criminal history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Application review begins 12/12/2025

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #82310