HVAC Technician

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Job Profile Summary
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all HVAC units across FHCSD to ensure appropriate air exchanges. Conduct scheduled maintenance of all heating and cooling units.

Job Description

Job Roles

• Monitor all HVAC units to ensure appropriate air exchanges.
• Monitor all air conditioning units, schedule maintenance of all heating and cooling units.
• Schedule maintenance of all exhaust ventilation units to maintain fresh air.
• Monitor all malfunctions on mechanical processes, diagnose and repair all equipment within that process.
• Clean, adjust and repair systems to maintain appropriate levels of fresh air.
• Apply local HVAC codes in a practical manner for each job.
• Provide technical support in the field.
• Layout, design, and install low-voltage wiring.
• Run after-hours calls as required.
• Perform HEPA filter changes to maintain air quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance on "UV-C" ultraviolet bacterial light systems.
• Oversee "UV-C" light system installations and warranty replacements to maintain a bacteria free air supply.
• Document all project activities and preventive maintenance tasks to include maintaining files.
• Monitor inventory for all HVAC parts, filter media, UV-C light systems utilizing a maintenance management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification required.
• Professional Technician (PT) certificate, or the Master Specialist Hands-On (MS) certificate preferred.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver's license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• Must successfully be enrolled in the DMV pull program and meet organizational driving requirements prior to start date.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• 2 - 5 years of experience installing and troubleshooting heating and cooling systems required.
• Demonstrated ability diagnosing and repairing sources in heating and cooling system problems.
• Demonstrated ability in finding or altering replacement parts for heating and cooling systems.
• Demonstrated skills in Installing individual parts (pumps, pipes, fans, etc.).
• Skill in the use of power tools in a safe manner.
• Ability and skill in maintaining air and water treatments in HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated skill in monitoring all processes to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Ability to identify and prepare reports for any violations, and maintain efficient records within required timeframe, utilizing a maintenance management system.
• Ability in documenting all project activities and maintaining files in monitoring inventory for all HVAC parts utilizing a maintenance management system.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and recommend improvements to maintain optimal operations in managing all value-added processes.
• Identify all HVAC and refrigeration systems issues, perform repair on systems and perform required preventive maintenance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Bending (waist): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs.: NEVER

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs.: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs.: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): FREQUENTLY

Climbing (stairs): OCCASIONALLY

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs.: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs.: NEVER

Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs.: NEVER

Pulling over 75 lbs.: NEVER

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs.: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs.: NEVER

Pushing over 75 lbs.: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6 HRS)

Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6 HRS)

Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: As established by Department Standards

Working around equipment and machinery: air handlers/chillers/boilers/fan coils/cooling towers

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: Regular Driving (More Than 3 Days/Week)

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies/v-belt dust/filter media/refrigerants/oil

Ages of Patients Served: N/A

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)