"HVAC/R Technician"

HVAC/R Technician

Kern Community College District

Salary: $54,614.04 - $77,168.28 Annually

Job Number: FY24-2501362

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties related to general plant engineering maintenance and service at an assigned campus.

Representative Duties

• Maintain and repair boilers and boiler controls; treat boiler water; maintain and repair refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and repair air control systems for air conditioning and heating; troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Maintain and repair food service refrigerators, stoves, ovens, steamers and hot water heaters.
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves, air compressors, hot water heaters, ice machines, air regulators and driers.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems including drinking fountains, sinks, drains and toilets.
• Maintain and repair sewer, gas and water lines.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and electrical thermostats and controls; maintain water cooling towers and related pumps.
• Maintain and repair swimming pool equipment including filters, pumps and chlorinators.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water treatment technology and three years responsible HVAC/R experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant and Recovery Certificate.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic methods, practices, equipment and tools used in the repair and maintenance of plumbing, air conditioning, heating, water treatment and swimming pool systems. Basic principles and practices of plumbing, air conditioning, heating, water treatment and swimming pool systems. Basic math. Record-keeping techniques. Safe work practices.

ABILITY TO: Service and repair plant equipment. Use and care for tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing plant equipment. Maintain records related to work performed. Work independently with little direction. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Salary Classified Salary Schedule (Range 41.5) $4,551.17 - $6,430.69 monthly Maximum starting salary: $4,781.57

Special Instructions

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 08/18/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packets MUST include the following:

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5023200/hvac-r-technician. Emails will not be accepted.