Refrigeration Mechanic

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees, with a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs complex HVAC and refrigeration systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to identify system malfunctions and performs major equipment overhauls, ensuring efficiency and functionality.
• Installs, troubleshoots, calibrates, services, repairs and maintains heating, refrigeration, and HVAC systems, equipment, instruments and controls using electrical, electronic, pneumatic or digitally controlled systems.
• Performs major overhauls involving disassembly and inspection of all parts, replacement of defective and worn parts, reassembly of equipment instruments and/or controls.
• Provides technical assistance to Energy Management System (EMS) technicians in the proper operation, maintenance and repair of complicated HVAC systems.
• Analyzes the efficiency of campus heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems and recommends actions for improvement.
• Maintains inventory and records, and orders parts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of experience in the installation and repair of central multi-zone air conditioning systems.
• Journey-level skill equivalent to that acquired through the completion of a refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic's apprenticeship program.
• Progressively responsible experience in the installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of commercial and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems involving modulatory and safety controls, thermostats, humidifiers, and duct stats.
• A valid California Driver's License is preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electronic controls.
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Proficient in performing major system repairs and overhauls.
• Capability to analyze system efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Tuition waiver.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $5,998–$7,457 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is $5,998–$8,737 per month.

Schedule

Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. This is a regular position with a one-year probationary period.