HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

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• Position Number:
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  HVAC MECH
• Job Code: 8185
• Job Open Date: 11/25/2025
• Application Review Begins: 12/12/2025
• Department Code (Name): FACM (Facilities Management)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union Code (Name): K8
• Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
  Career
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Salary: $47.48 per hour (budgeted range).
• Work Location: 6759 Navigator Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am‑4:00 pm
• Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
• Remote Work: N/A

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission, and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world‑class universities. Our goals are to create one of the most attractive campuses in the world, ensure the long‑term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment, and provide excellence in service to the campus community with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. UC recognizes your contributions by offering excellent retirement and health benefits, among many other rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC.

As a member of a zone maintenance team, the incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work, installing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment. The role includes pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems, and the creation of working drawings and control diagrams.

Collaboration with others and direct customer service to the campus community are essential components of the position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years of demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades.
• 3‑5 years of troubleshooting skills for refrigeration equipment and gas/electrical boilers.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, chilling, air‑conditioning and heating equipment up to 550 tons in capacity, including absorption chillers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type compressors, thermostats, electrical, pneumatic and PLC/micro‑processor controls.
• Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of air‑conditioning, refrigeration, absorption chillers, heating and related systems and equipment.
• EPA Certificate Required.

• EPA Universal Technician Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license with record acceptable to local policies and procedures, and/or enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Pre‑employment physical exam required.
• Must be able to take night and weekend call‑backs.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment.

As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer will be required to disclose any recent administrative or judicial decisions or allegations involving misconduct, including violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, dishonesty or other unethical conduct. See UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and Abusive Conduct in the Workplace for more detail.

• 90% Technical: Installs, repairs, maintains, inspects and adjusts HVAC and refrigeration systems, electronic and pneumatic control systems, pumps, air compressors, boilers, heat exchangers, fans and related components. Performs preventive maintenance, welding, soldering, brazing, facility audits, pipe design, sheet metal fabrication, and works with water treatment engineers on chemical balances.
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