HVAC Mechanic II
North Orange County Community College District, Fullerton, CA, United States
Job Description
Performs preventative maintenance daily inspections, repairs, adjustments and installation of refrigeration units, cooling towers, heating and ventilating units and gas operated equipment. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units and equipment and controls including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, belts, compressors, heat exchanges, metering devices, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves and automatic gas valves; monitors and tests equipment to assure proper and safe operating conditions. Lubricates heating, ventilating and refrigeration motors, pumps, fans and related equipment, regenerates water softeners. Rebuilds and replaces water pumps; replaces pressure and temperature safety valves. Inspects and repairs steam and hot water boilers; tests water samples and adjusts chemical feeding equipment for proper water treatment. Checks and replaces thermo-couples and pilot generators; cleans and adjusts pilots; repairs pipes as necessary. Performs brazing, soldering and welding duties. Communicates with students, staff, instructors, various departments, outside organizations and others; provides and receives information and assistance related to work activities. Maintains routine logs and records related to daily activities; requisitions materials and supplies according to established procedures. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed and assists other maintenance personnel as needed. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner). Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned.
Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the maintenance, repair, inspection, servicing and installation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and related equipment and facilities.
Working Relationships
The HVAC Mechanic II maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, coworkers, and outside vendors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable District codes and ordinances
Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment utilized in heating, ventilating and refrigeration
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Knowledge of basic electrical theory
Knowledge of welding and soldering techniques
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of record keeping techniques
Knowledge of boiler operations
Ability to work from blueprints, shop drawing and sketches
Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in the basic trade
Ability to operate a personal computer to adjust schedules of heating and air conditioning units within pre-established programs
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to train and direct the work of others
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Minimum three (3) years journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications
Private industry experience in a commercial organization. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Salary Range
$6,154 - $7,430 Per Month
Open Date
04/10/2026
Close Date
05/08/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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Performs preventative maintenance daily inspections, repairs, adjustments and installation of refrigeration units, cooling towers, heating and ventilating units and gas operated equipment. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units and equipment and controls including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, belts, compressors, heat exchanges, metering devices, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves and automatic gas valves; monitors and tests equipment to assure proper and safe operating conditions. Lubricates heating, ventilating and refrigeration motors, pumps, fans and related equipment, regenerates water softeners. Rebuilds and replaces water pumps; replaces pressure and temperature safety valves. Inspects and repairs steam and hot water boilers; tests water samples and adjusts chemical feeding equipment for proper water treatment. Checks and replaces thermo-couples and pilot generators; cleans and adjusts pilots; repairs pipes as necessary. Performs brazing, soldering and welding duties. Communicates with students, staff, instructors, various departments, outside organizations and others; provides and receives information and assistance related to work activities. Maintains routine logs and records related to daily activities; requisitions materials and supplies according to established procedures. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed and assists other maintenance personnel as needed. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner). Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned.
Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the maintenance, repair, inspection, servicing and installation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and related equipment and facilities.
Working Relationships
The HVAC Mechanic II maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, coworkers, and outside vendors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable District codes and ordinances
Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment utilized in heating, ventilating and refrigeration
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Knowledge of basic electrical theory
Knowledge of welding and soldering techniques
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of record keeping techniques
Knowledge of boiler operations
Ability to work from blueprints, shop drawing and sketches
Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in the basic trade
Ability to operate a personal computer to adjust schedules of heating and air conditioning units within pre-established programs
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to train and direct the work of others
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Minimum three (3) years journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications
Private industry experience in a commercial organization. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Salary Range
$6,154 - $7,430 Per Month
Open Date
04/10/2026
Close Date
05/08/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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