HVAC Service Technician

HVAC Service Technician

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic to perform service, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of equipment including chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, and hot/chilled water pumps. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with design specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Service, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems including chillers, air handling units, controls, and more.
• Participate in the site's predictive maintenance program.
• Operate systems and evaluate equipment to determine necessary repairs.
• Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning key components according to design specifications.
• Charge refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas and test for leaks.
• Start units and adjust them for proper operation of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps.
• Adjust systems for optimal performance and maintain their functionality.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and pneumatic systems associated with HVAC equipment.
• Perform plumbing procedures to ensure system and equipment operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and provide shift coverage as required.

Essential Skills:

• 3-5 years of commercial HVAC service experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and specifications related to air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Broad trade knowledge of mechanical principles and standard shop methods in the HVAC trade.
• Experience or certification in predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared, or ultrasound.
• High level of computer aptitude, with proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Ability to interpret and develop technical reports.
• Ability to operate testing equipment for HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in using necessary tools and equipment for the trade.
• Capability to perform unusual and difficult operations beyond standard methods when required.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive work environment where you can enhance your skills and grow your career. We offer a culture that values work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Work Environment:

This position is based at a Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton, with work hours from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Flexibility for weekend work is required if scheduled.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.