HVAC Field Inspector - School Facilities Condition Assessment

About the role

The HVAC Field Inspector supports the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division, Maintenance and Operations - Facilities Conditions Assessment (FCA) unit. This role is embedded within the LAUSD Facilities Services Division and reports to FCA Unit leadership as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collect building component data on systems installed at District sites, including structural elements, architectural finishes, doors, windows, casework, and other carpentry-related building systems.
• Apply construction knowledge to identify building systems that are concealed behind walls, ceilings, and floors; assess overall condition and estimate remaining service life (RSL) of building system components in accordance with FCA Unit guidance.
• Enter field assessment data using tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other digital tools as required by the FCA program.
• Conduct and support ad hoc surveys of District sites and buildings on an as-needed basis.
• Work collaboratively with trade surveyors across other disciplines to gather quantities, measurements, and boilerplate information as needed and directed by FCA Unit leadership.
• Interface with campus administrators, faculty, and staff to coordinate site access and facilitate survey activities with minimal disruption to school operations.
• May supervise the performance of staff and survey participants as needed; serve as a technical resource to survey team members on carpentry-related building systems.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from a recognized college or university; OR a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant construction experience, with up to 4 years substitutable for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum 6 years of full-time paid professional experience working with on-site construction management teams, including direct experience working with campus administrators, faculty, and staff at K-12 or institutional facilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction systems, components, and materials, with the ability to identify systems concealed within building assemblies.
• Proficiency with digital data entry tools including tablets, laptops, and smartphones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting Facilities Condition Assessments (FCA) or facility audits for a K-12 school district, community college district, or public agency.
• Familiarity with RSL methodology and LAUSD's facility assessment standards.
• Journeyman-level or licensed carpentry trade credential (e.g., CA Contractor's License - Class B or C-5).
• Experience supporting LAUSD or other large public agency capital construction or maintenance programs in Los Angeles County.

Benefits

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000. Benefits include Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401k), 401k Matching, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life.