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HVAC Technician

HRL
Malibu, California
Full Time
Posted May 19, 2025
$53 - $59/hr
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Job Description

An HVAC Technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting various HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, and air handling units, in addition to water treatment and system calibration, primarily in industrial and laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot HVAC systems including pumps, motors, valves, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, air compressors, ducting, cold/hot coils, and pneumatic actuated TCVs
  • Test and recharge refrigeration systems
  • Operate and maintain process water treatment in HVAC piping systems
  • Operate and repair centrifugal chillers up to 500 tons, reciprocating chillers, modular systems, gas-fired boilers, DX units, exhaust fans, cooling towers, water pumps, and pneumatic controls

Requirements

  • Work under HVAC lead site technicians to maintain, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot HVAC systems including pumps, motors, valves, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, air compressors, ducting, cold hot coils, pneumatic actuated TCVs.
  • Test and recharge refrigeration systems.
  • Operate and maintain process water treatment in HVAC related piping.
  • Have a journey level with a minimum of 5 to 10 years related experience in HVAC systems.
  • Experience in operation and repair of centrifugal chillers up to 500 tons, reciprocating chillers, modular systems, gas-fired boilers, DX units, exhaust fans, cooling towers, water pumps, air compressors, pneumatic controls.
  • Knowledge of water treatment methods including pH control, testing, and adjusting chemical balances.
  • Ability to track equipment parts using data spreadsheets.
  • Familiarity with CMMS computer maintenance management systems is desired.
  • Physical ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs, bend, squat, stoop, twist, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
  • Possess a High School Diploma.
  • Hold HVAC certification, Water treatment certification, or other related certifications or training.
  • Candidate who has completed a formalized HVAC apprenticeship program is preferred.
  • Possess a valid US Driver's license.
  • Possess Section 608 certification as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F, under the EPA Clean Air Act requirements.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, including U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation: $53.01 - $59.00 per hour plus bonus
Work schedule: Not specified
Work environment perks: Clean room and laboratory environment (desired), working in confined spaces, team environment
Additional benefits: Industry certifications and training (HVAC, water treatment, apprenticeship), potential for career development, compliance with export control and safety regulations, drug-free workplace

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