HVAC Technician

Position Details

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 Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $47.48/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $47.48/hour.

Work Location: 6759 Navigator Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

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.

-Provide excellence in service to the campus community and achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Working on a zone maintenance team composed of all trades, incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work. Installs, repairs, maintains, and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment. Installs, repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Makes working drawings and control diagrams for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

Work with others as part of a team. Provide direct customer service to campus community.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades.
• 3-5 years of troubleshooting skills of 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 and micro-processor based 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.
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll 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.

• 90% Technical - Installs, repairs, maintains, inspects, and adjusts heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment. Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains electronic and pneumatic control systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment, such as changing oil and filters,…