HVAC Controls Technician

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Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

• Location:
  
  Facilities Management Department Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus's north end adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway and several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature.
• Salary:
  The hiring salary for the HVAC Controls Technician is $34.49 an hour. Full pay range: $34.49 - $40.23 - $46.68. Shift differential: $2.25 for 2nd shift, $2.50 for 3rd shift.
• Benefits: 14 paid holidays, 18-33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Wellness:
  Multiple on-site gyms with fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to San Diego’s best walking trails.

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled HVAC Controls Technician who demonstrates technical proficiency and a commitment to excellence in system optimization and reliability. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic environment where precision and innovation support the comfort and safety of the SAN traveler.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems to ensure peak performance across the San Diego Airport campus. The position calls for journey-level experience, strong mechanical expertise, and creative problem‑solving abilities, paired with a keen eye for detail.

• Conduct installation, preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments and repairs of electrical and mechanical problems involving heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building automation controls, thermostats, boilers, belts, pumps, filters, valves, motors, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Operate computer‑based building management systems, coordinate and inspect work performed by contractors engaged in HVAC systems and equipment installation, maintain and repair HVAC systems, and operate hand and power tools, vacuum pump, and test equipment.
• Monitor and operate the airport’s central chilled water and heating hot water systems; respond to HVAC related issues; troubleshoot and solve problems associated with HVAC systems and equipment.
• Prepare cost estimates and order materials; maintain records of work plans and logs, interpret and work from sketches, drawings, blueprints and specifications; complete work consistently with relevant codes.
• Provide work direction and train other maintenance personnel, assist with cooperative assignments.
• Operate and drive Authority vehicles, transport equipment to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems throughout the Authority campus. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Critical Thinking:
  Work independently, critically review and translate project requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practices…