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Ventura County Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic in Ventura, California
Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic
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Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic
Salary
$78,619.50 - $82,558.71 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
0179GSA-24AA (YM)
Department
General Services Agency (recruitment by CEO-HR)
Opening Date
03/25/2024
Description
Benefits
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Description
POSITION
Under general supervision, performs complex and skilled installation and repair of modern air conditioning and heating equipment and related control systems; and may supervise other trade persons.
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible to receive an educational incentive of either 2.5%, for an Associate's degree, a 3.5%, for a Bachelor's degree or 5% for a post graduate degree that is not required to work in the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: General Services Agency
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within General Services Agency.
Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: March 25, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous until business needs have been met.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Installs, maintains, repairs and/or operates all refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, their control systems and related equipment at GSA maintained Health Care Agency (HCA) Clinics and Facilities, which may also include Sheriff’s Facilities, if assigned;
Coordinates schedules for preventive maintenance and repairs;
Performs layout work, interprets drawings and schematics, prepares sketches, makes material take-offs and estimates costs;
Coordinates with Building Maintenance involving other building trades and works with skilled and semi-skilled workers on major installation and repair projects;
Drives a county vehicle to Clinics and Facilities; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Considerable experience in air conditioning and heating installation and repair which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
The required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be obtained by three (3) years of experience at journeyman level in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems, installation and repairs and/or certificate of completion from a Community College or trades school in advanced air conditioning.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license issued by the State of California as a condition of employment.
Drive a County vehicle throughout Ventura County
Must be willing and able to perform full range of physical body movements, including kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, reaching, twisting, and grasping.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
DESIRED:
Knowledge of energy management-based computerized system controls and operations.
Experience with pallet jack.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of: modern mechanical refrigeration systems, including specialized refrigeration systems for both refrigerators and freezers; modern air conditioning and heating systems (gas, electric, and water heating and cooling systems); chemical treatment for hydronic cooling and heating systems and cooling towers; control systems used in modern refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems; record-keeping; time management in order to complete assigned work/fulfill responsibilities; and safety regulations and traffic laws.
Working ability to: diagnose and repair problems in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems and their related control systems; lift up to 50 pounds; perform major overhauls to these systems and their components; use and understand reference and technical manuals and interpret complex schematics and drawings; properly and safely use tools and materials of the trade; operate specific office equipment to fill out required forms and establish and maintain machinery history; establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
WRITTEN EXAM – 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based, job-related written exam will be administrated the test applicants’ knowledge of Modern Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Principles for successful performance on the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position. Applicants for the position of Air Conditioning and Heating Mechanic will need to participate in a detailed background investigation by the Sheriff’s Department, if assigned to work in Sheriff’s facilities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Yvonne Martinez by e-mail at Yvonne.Martinez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3051.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
International Union of Operating Engineers
(LOCAL 501, IUOE)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: EOS
01
Important Notice Regarding your Application and Responses in Supplemental Questionnaire:
In order to receive credit for your experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. You must include details for all degrees in the Education section and any licenses in the License and Certification section of the application. If you do not have the type of credential or experience noted in the supplemental question, please state, "none." Use your own words. Do not copy and paste your work history from your resume or the application work history section to the supplemental questions. Responses that are incomplete or "Refer to resume" or "See resume" will not advance in the process.
I have read and understand this notice.
02
Do you possess a certificate of completion from a Community College or trades school in advanced air conditioning?
If yes, you MUST include this information under the Education section of your application.
Yes
No
03
Do you currently possess and are you willing to maintain a valid driver license issued by the State of California as a condition of employment?
Yes
No
04
Are you willing and able to work and drive throughout Ventura County?
Yes
No
05
Are you willing and able to perform work which requires that you have a significant ability to kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, and grasp to accomplish assigned tasks?
Yes
No
06
Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.?
NOTE: This is a requirement for this position.
Yes
No
07
Describe your experience working in air conditioning and heating installation and repair using refrigeration equipment such as boilers, water chillers, pumps, freezers, refrigerators, air conveyance systems and gas heaters. Please include the following:
A.) Employer(s) name,
B.) Hours worked weekly,
C.) Level of responsibility.
You MUST list this experience and enter all the details in the Work Experience section of your application in order to receive credit for it. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Note: Full-time is defined as 40 hours per week. Anything less than that must be prorated.
If you do not have this kind of experience, please type "No experience."
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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