POSITION
Under general supervision, performs complex and skilled installation and repair of modern air conditioning and heating equipment and related control systems; and may supervise other trade persons.
 
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible to receive an educational incentive of either 2.5%, for an Associate's degree, a 3.5%, for a Bachelor's degree or 5% for a post graduate degree that is not required to work in the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, maintains, repairs and/or operates all refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, their control systems and related equipment at GSA maintained Health Care Agency (HCA) Clinics and Facilities, which may also include Sheriff’s Facilities, if assigned;
• Coordinates schedules for preventive maintenance and repairs;
• Performs layout work, interprets drawings and schematics, prepares sketches, makes material take-offs and estimates costs;
• Coordinates with Building Maintenance involving other building trades and works with skilled and semi-skilled workers on major installation and repair projects;
• Drives a county vehicle to Clinics and Facilities; and 
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Considerable experience in air conditioning and heating installation and repair which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
 
The required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be obtained by three (3) years of experience at journeyman level in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems, installation and repairs and/or certificate of completion from a Community College or trades school in advanced air conditioning.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license issued by the State of California as a condition of employment.
• Drive a County vehicle throughout Ventura County
• Must be willing and able to perform full range of physical body movements, including kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, reaching, twisting, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

 DESIRED:

• Knowledge of energy management-based computerized system controls and operations.
• Experience with pallet jack.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of: modern mechanical refrigeration systems, including specialized refrigeration systems for both refrigerators and freezers; modern air conditioning and heating systems (gas, electric, and water heating and cooling systems); chemical treatment for hydronic cooling and heating systems and cooling towers; control systems used in modern refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems; record-keeping; time management in order to complete assigned work/fulfill responsibilities; and safety regulations and traffic laws.
 
 Working ability to: diagnose and repair problems in modern refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems and their related control systems; lift up to 50 pounds; perform major overhauls to these systems and their components; use and understand reference and technical manuals and interpret complex schematics and drawings; properly and safely use tools and materials of the trade; operate specific office equipment to fill out required forms and establish and maintain machinery history; establish and maintain effective working relations with others.FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
 
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
 
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click herefor additional information.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application. 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
 
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
 
WRITTEN EXAM – 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based, job-related written exam will be administrated the test applicants’ knowledge of Modern Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Principles for successful performance on the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
 
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position. Applicants for the position of Air Conditioning and Heating Mechanic will need to participate in a detailed background investigation by the Sheriff’s Department, if assigned to work in Sheriff’s facilities.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Yvonne Martinez by e-mail at Yvonne.Martinez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3051.