Salary: $79,381.08 - $97,903.20 Annually
Location : Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-027
Department: Building Maintenance & Repairs
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Senior HVAC Mechanic
OPEN RECRUITMENT CURRENT VACANCY: 100% RANGE 40 $79 ,381.08 - 97,903.20 Annually
*Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024 5:00 PM*
The Facilities Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a qualified individual for a current opportunity as Senior HVAC Mechanic! We are looking for a team member who is detail-oriented, organized and an effective communicator. The incumbent will need to have knowledge of practices and techniques in the supervision, scheduling, assigning of tasks. Leads and performs skilled, advanced journey-level duties in the inspection, installation, repair and servicing of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and related equipment, machinery and facilities. We are looking for someone who has graduated from high school, or at minimum, a GED equivalency. Additionally, the candidate will have six (6) years of journey-level experience in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Full Time (M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)
• Location: Liberal Art Campus, but will support both campuses
• Salary: Range 40 $79,381.08 -$97,903.20 Annually
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
• All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4837.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our College demographics please click here:
Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.
Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

Duties
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, schedules, assigns, leads and performs skilled, advanced journey-level duties in the inspection, installation, repair and servicing of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration and related equipment, machinery and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Senior HVAC Mechanic is a working crew leader responsible for scheduling, assigning, inspecting and performing advanced journey-level responsibilities such as, installing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of large, complex heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment at District facilities. Assignments vary, encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound judgment and initiative.
For the full position description, please click here: Senior HVAC Mechanic
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and six (6) years of journey-level experience in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
1. May require a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
2. California EPA Section 608 Certification.
3. California HVAC Journeyman Certification from a union, trade or vocational school, or C-20 Contractors License.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
Application Process:
•Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.
•If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
•If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

• screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
• scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
• in-person or online:
  1. written examination(s)
  2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
  3. performance examination
  4. technical oral examination
     (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool.
Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.
THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
Leaves: Liberal sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves are provided for all permanent Classified employees.
Benefits earned by a regular classified employee working at least 50% or more are as follows:
Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents.
Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
01

Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.
02

Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated, and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a statement to be considered for this position.
03

This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent. Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School
• Associate's
• Bachelor's or Hiigher

05

Do you have six years of journey-level experience in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience?

• Yes
• No

06

What types of systems you have worked on. Please select all that apply.

• Heating
• Air- Conditioning
• Refrigeration Trade
• None of the Above

07

Please select the number of years of related experience that you hold. (This experience must also be detailed in your application for consideration.)

• 1-5 Years
• 6-8 Years
• 8 Years
• No Experience

08

Do you possess any of these special requirements? Please select all that apply.

• CA EPA License
• CA HVAC Journey-Man Certification
• C-20 Contractor License
• None of the Above

09

Provide any experience and training you possess which demonstrates your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
10

What is your idea of a safe working environment and how do you go about ensuring that you work in a safe manner? *Note, please limit your response to no more than 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered.
Required Question