AC Technician Module C

About the Role

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking an AC Tech Module C to join its team. FPM is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is dedicated to creating a safe environment for the USC community.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to journeymen and Zone Maintenance Technicians.
• Performs standard air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation procedures as required.
• Determines need to repair and/or replace equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Participates in the AC Technician Pay for Knowledge and Skills Program including on-the-job training.
• Performs all appropriate module tasks and demonstrates proficiency as outlined in the AC Technician Pay for Skills section, independently or as part of a team, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Trains journeymen and other employees specific skills and tasks as required.
• Performs repair and maintenance procedures for heating and ventilation systems.
• Works from blueprints, specifications and schematic diagrams.
• Responds to service calls for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including controls and auxiliary components.
• Trains other journeymen, Zone Maintenance Technicians, or other employees specific skills and tasks, as required.
• Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training which would benefit staff.
• Monitors, adjusts and calibrates automatic controls of air conditioning and refrigeration system.
• Performs routine safety and maintenance checks on air conditioning and refrigeration system of repair seals, chilled water or condenser water pumps, compressors and pneumatic controls, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Provides leadership and guidance to others who perform similar work. Sets priorities and timelines and monitors the work of others.
• Installs equipment and fabricates components for system and equipment.
• Estimates materials required for specific job components.
• Fabricates components for air conditioning, heating and ventilation system.
• Maintains clean job site throughout duration and cleans up job site following work completion. Maintains safe working conditions for self and others.
• Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment.
• Prepares reports and/or maintenance records, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.
• Valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Universal certification.
• Five years' minimum experience at journeyman level.
• Four years of hands-on training experience / apprenticeship program.
• Familiar with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.
• Experience performing standard trade-related procedures.
• General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Experience in identifying systems and/or mechanical problems.
• General knowledge of engineering procedures, equipment and systems.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of four year apprenticeship program. Four years experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completion of a four year apprenticeship program.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance for you and your family
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
• 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $41.23/hr - $45.98/hr. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.