HVAC Controls Technician

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • $34 - $46 / hour • 2m ago

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

Advance Airport Development
Transform the Customer Experience
Optimize Ongoing Business
Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

Location: Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus's north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature.
Salary: The hiring salary for the HVAC Controls Technician is $34.49 an hour. The full pay range for the HVAC Controls Technician is $34.49 - $40.23 - $46.68. Work performed on 2nd or 3rd shift is eligible for shift differential pay of $2.25 (2nd shift) or $2.50 (3rd shift)
Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 - 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a skilled HVAC Controls Technician who demonstrates technical proficiency and a commitment to excellence in system optimization and reliability. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic environment where precision and innovation support the comfort and safety of the SAN traveler.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems to ensure peak performance across the San Diego Airport campus. The position calls for journey-level experience, strong mechanical expertise, and creative problem-solving abilities, paired with a keen eye for detail.

What You'll Do:

Conducts installation, preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments and repairs of electrical and mechanical problems involving heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building automation controls, thermostats, boilers, belts, pumps, filters, valves, motors, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, chillers, and cooling towers.
Operates computer-based building management systems. Coordinates and inspects work performed by contractors engaged in HVAC systems and equipment installation. Maintains and repairs HVAC systems. Operates hand and power tools, vacuum pump, and test equipment.
Monitors and operates the airport's central chilled water and heating hot water systems; monitors and responds to HVAC related issues; troubleshoots and solves problems associated with HVAC systems and equipment.
Prepares cost estimates and orders materials; maintains records of work plans and logs, interprets and works from sketches, drawings, blueprints and specifications; completes work consistently with relevant codes.
Provides work direction and trains other maintenance personnel, assists with cooperative assignments.
Operates and drives Authority vehicles, transports equipment to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems throughout the Authority campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Need:

Critical Thinking: Work independently, critically reviews and translates project requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of business objectives and strategies.
Communication & Customer Focus: Proficiently exchange information through multiple opportunities including verbal, digital, written, facilitation of work completion and persuasion.
Problem-Solving: Analyzes situation or factor, collaboratively generate alternative and practical solutions, readily adapts behavior or new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.
Leveraging Technology: Effective use of information electronically and related work systems

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

High school graduation or GED
Two years of journey-level experience in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration trade
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

Maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.
This position requires availability for rotating shifts and a flexible schedule.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Graduation from an HVAC training program, technical school, or related educational program.

NATE Certification, HVAC Excellence Certification, or NCI Certification.

Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver's license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role.

Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don't—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it's not the right fit, we'll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.