Air Conditioning Mechanic

Job Description:

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Incumbents perform specialized work inspecting, installing, altering, adjusting, and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVACR) and support equipment at City facilities. Air Conditioning Mechanics will also perform major overhauls, repairs to the equipment and are expected to provide lead direction when other maintenance personnel assist in the performance of HVACR work.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects and diagnoses, operates, maintains, repairs, installs and performs major overhauls to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment, including but not limited to boilers, chillers, air handlers, air purifiers and scrubbers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, mixing boxes, furnaces, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, ducting, control and chemical treatment systems, and similar equipment.

• Estimates and submits requisitions for necessary labor, materials and equipment; maintains written and/or computerized records of City heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related equipment.

• Adjusts valves, gauges, thermostats, meters and other controls to insure optimum effectiveness.

• May be assigned to specify, coordinate and inspect work performed by outside contractors.

• May perform various semi-skilled and skilled tasks on plumbing, electrical and pneumatic equipment, carpentry, metal fabrication, doors, locks, painting and general maintenance work.

• Performs related duties as required.

Full job description available to be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Air-Conditioning-Mechanic.pdf

One vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Completion of a state recognized accredited air conditioning/refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship program (please upload certification for apprenticeship program).

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(1) One year of journey-level experience maintaining and repairing Commercial and/or Industrial refrigeration, heating and related equipment, or a combination of education and/or additional work experience in this trade will be substituted for the apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.

Must possess at time of application a valid "Universal" technician certificate issued by a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved certification program, as required by Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act and maintain this valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class. NOTE: Applicants must attach to their employment application their Universal technician certificate number and expiration date.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Eligibles certified for consideration to the Airports Department must successfully complete a polygraph test, or computer voice stress analyzer test, an extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Exam 100%: A job-related written examination may be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: terminology, operation, and maintenance and repair of heating ventilation and air conditioning units, water supply, pumps and wells, tools and safety, water mains and services, public relations, interpersonal skills, mathematics, and reading comprehension. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Written Examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Bargaining Unit 7

Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrues at 8 - 15 hours per month per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.

SICK LEAVE

Accrues at 8 hours per month with a cap of 900 hours, available after 90 days.

HOLIDAYS

10 city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$ 100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,060.00 Annually