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HVAC Technician I

The J. Paul Getty Trust • Los Angeles • from $46.73 / hour • 1d ago

HVAC Technician I

Job Family Facilities Maintenance

Type Regular Full-Time

Getty Center

Workplace Type Onsite

Salaried/Hourly Hourly

Hiring Pay Scale $46.73 Hourly

Program/Department Facilities - 1468-HVAC

Requisition Number 2025-4694

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Summary

Assists in maintaining HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, specialty HVAC vaults, ice machines and kitchen equipment.

Major Job Responsibilities

Assists with repairs, inspections, overhauls, and scheduled maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, and food service equipment

Assists senior HVAC technicians in maintaining tight climate conditions in collection areas to ensure that environmental systems are functioning properlyAssists with installations, replacements, adjustments, and calibration of major components of refrigeration systems such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assembliesAssists senior HVAC technicians with repairs and/or replacements of valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the systemsPerforms all work in accordance with established safety procedures and schedules

Qualifications

High School/GED
Community college / trade school certificate preferred
2+ years related experience servicing refrigeration equipment, preferably in the service trade
EPA 608 refrigeration license
California driver license with less than three DMV points

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of specialty systems such as low temperature and humidity vaults with tight temperature and humidity parameters preferred
Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, blue prints, and psychometric charts preferred
Understanding of micro processing controls and building management systems preferred
Ability to use computers or other electronic tools for trouble shooting and servicing HVAC systems, including air balancing and refrigeration equipment preferred
Familiarity with electronic work order and maintenance software preferred
Knowledge of refrigeration tools and equipment, including but not limited to refrigeration gauges, vacuum pumps, torches, leak detector equipment, and velocity and cfm meters
Understanding of VAV, constant volume air systems, and VFD controls preferred

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.