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HVAC&R Technician
Ventura County Community College District
Salary: $65,160.00 - $89,868.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2024-00148
Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Department: Districtwide
Closing: 8/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) work and assist with skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on campus buildings and equipment.
There is currently one fulltime (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at Moorpark College
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University. Moorpark College has been recognized as an Aspen 150 College for the last two years. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size.
Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark College's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned America's Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.
More information can be found on the Moorpark College MC Website.
WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
SALARY PLACEMENT
New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.
Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.
New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees (Download PDF reader).
Representative Duties
Service, maintain, calibrate, adjust, inspect, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems including boilers, cooling towers, water chillers, pumps, freezers, refrigerators, air conveyance systems, fans, gas heaters, chemical and mechanical water treatment equipment, and complex hydronic systems using direct digital or analog control devices. Test and perform water treatment in closed loop and cooling tower systems to maintain proper chemical levels. E
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain various components (e.g. sensors, relays, etc.) connected to/interfaced with a building automation system (BAS). E
Monitor and adjust levels of fluids/gasses in HVAC&R systems; utilize refrigerant scales and recovery units to add and remove refrigerant from air conditioning and refrigeration units; pressure test refrigerant systems using industry approved methods to find and stop leaks and evacuate, store, and replace refrigerants; repair or replace and purge compressors on chillers. E
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations in the purchase, use, containment, and disposal of hazardous materials, fluids, and gases; maintain accurate records of refrigerant movement; submit records to appropriate agencies as requested; maintain service records. E
Perform electrical, pneumatic,hydronic, and mechanical testing of equipment;diagnose mechanical and electrical problems; repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and controls; calibrate and adjust temperature controls. E
Rebuild or replace various HVAC&R components including but not limited to water pumps, air conditioning compressors, and air compressors. E
Perform brazing, soldering, and welding as needed. E
Assist with performing skilled maintenance, repair, and construction of campus facilities and equipment in the basic trades including carpentry, painting, electrical, locksmith, welding, masonry, glazing, and plumbing; assist other skilled trade workers as assigned. E
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to work orders, labor, and materials. E
Estimate cost, labor, and materials; order materials according to established guidelines; maintain HVAC&R tools and equipment. E
Provide work direction to others as assigned.E
Participate in technical trainings as required. E
Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
E = essential duty
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a recognized HVAC&R apprenticeship program of at least four years' duration and two years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial or commercial heating and air conditioning systems, including two years of experience with the use of building management systems and building automation and control units.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
Possession of a valid EPA-approved refrigerant recovery certification, Type II or Universal level, in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act.
Pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders, section 5208, Title 8 of the California Administrative Codes prior to obtaining permanent status.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components:
A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.
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The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:
Date Range: Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024
Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.
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The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/4524790/hvacr-technician
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