Job Posting Details
Position Number: 40070127
Payroll Title: HVAC MECH
Job Code: 8185
Job Open Date: 11/25/2025
Application Review Begins: 12/12/2025
Department Code (Name): FACM (Facilities Management)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): K8
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Grade: N/A
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $47.48/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $47.48/hour.
Work Location: 6759 Navigator Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117
Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission, and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: -Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world -Ensure the long-term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment. -Provide excellence in service to the campus community and achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff. Benefits of Belonging Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC Brief Summary of Job Duties: Working on a zone maintenance team composed of all trades, incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work. Installs, repairs, maintains, and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment. Installs, repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Makes working drawings and control diagrams for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Work with others as part of a team. Provide direct customer service to campus community. Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years demonstrated work experience in the HVAC trades.
- 3-5 years of troubleshooting skills of refrigeration equipment and gas/electrical boilers.
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, chilling, air-conditioning and heating equipment up to 550 tons in capacity, including absorption chillers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type compressors, thermostats, electrical, pneumatic and PLC and micro-processor based controls.
- Skilled in installing, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, absorption chillers, heating and related systems and equipment.
- EPA Certificate Required
Special Conditions of Employment:
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
- 90% Technical - Installs, repairs, maintains, inspects, and adjusts heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment. Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains electronic and pneumatic control systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems. Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment, such as changing oil and filters, cleaning strainers, cleaning condensers and cooling towers. Performs welding, soldering, and brazing, as required. Performs facility audits of buildings within assigned zone, and issues corrective work orders for any discrepancies noted. Designs, fabricates, and installs plumbing systems of steel pipe, copper pipe, tubing, etc. Designs, fabricates and installs sheet metal and other types of ductwork for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Assists water treatment engineer in maintaining chemical balance in boiler feed water, chiller water, and equipment cooling loops.
10% General, Safety & Security - Utilize handheld radio to communicate with dispatcher, supervisor and co-workers. Participate in safety and professional training programs. Participate in maintaining a work environment which is conducive to the mission of Physical Facilities. Proactive in providing a positive customer service environment. Perform work in a safe manner, abiding by all UCSB policies and procedures including, but not limited to breathing apparatus, respiratory protection, asbestos and lead paint safety procedures, hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding and safety harness. Adhere to current safety regulations and precautions as prescribed by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Uniform Building Code and EPA, including storage and disposal procedures, common safety shop practices, guidelines or polices per other applicable Federal, State and local agencies. Understand and adhere to the safety practices on use of all hand and power tools associated with this position, electrical and other building and maintenance trades. Understand and adhere to current safety practices in relation to proper ventilation and non-smoking rules when working with flammable substances and harmful inhalants. Participate in and comply with departmental safety programs; required to comply with FM Safety Program as implemented by supervisor. Promptly report on the job accidents to the supervisor. Lock unoccupied areas before leaving them, including windows and doors. Keep vehicle locked when unoccupied, including all tool storage bins. Safeguard assigned keys and radio by keeping them on person at all times during working hours and securing them at the end of shift. Unless on official business, work keys are to remain on campus at all times. Responsible for other related duties as assigned. UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Nov 25, 2025