ENGINEERING ASSISTANT MECHANIC

Full time position | Pay range: $22.00- $25.00 per hour | Minimum of 3 years of experience | Technician I, II, III certificate required

Responsible To : Director of Plant Engineering and Projects

Summary of Job:

Maintains and repairs a wide variety of HVAC equipment with minimal supervision. Primary responsibility shall be ordering and changing filters, checking water temperatures, maintenance and repair of individually controlled heating and cooling units, refrigeration equipment, and residential appliances.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the guidance of the Director of Plant Engineering and Projects, maintains and repairs in depth a wide variety of HVAC, refrigeration and other assigned equipment. Assisting technicians with repairs to individually controlled heating, cooling and refrigeration units.
  • Performs minor electrical troubleshooting. Repair and maintenance.
  • Perform filter ordering and filter changing as needed.
  • Assists in maintaining records and parts inventories as directed.
  • Supports safety and housekeeping rules to promote on-the-job safety and harmonious working conditions.
  • Subject to 24 hour call in and irregular working hours as required.
  • Works as required on unit renovations.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned by the Engineering Foreman.

Qualifications:

  •  Any combination of training and experience equivalent to three years experience in the maintenance and repair of HVAC, refrigeration and related equipment.
  • Good physical condition and willingness to work under physically demanding conditions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly (both orally and in writing) in English.
  • Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with residents, managers, peers, and other employees.
  • Must have certificate of completion – certified as a Technician I, II, III or more as required by 40 CFR 82 Subpart F.