Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic*

October 3, 2026

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src=" (1).png" style="width: 750px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="A recruitment banner for an “Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic,” featuring rooftop HVAC units and a “San Bernardino County Opportunity Works Here” logo."></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">San Bernardino County is recruiting for Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanics* who are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for County buildings. The resulting list may be used to fill future vacancies. The current vacancy is in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). </div>*Official Job Title: Air Conditioning Mechanic<div> </div><div>For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the <a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer">Air Conditioning Mechanic</a> job description.</div> <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" id="isPasted">EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to: <a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer">Summary of Benefits</a> and the <a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer">General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan</a>.The County also offers an alternative <a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer">Modified Benefits Option (MBO)</a> that provides a wage differential.</div></div><img src=" Benefits Banner.png" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement"><div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Physical: This position requires lifting heavy objects, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices. It also requires occasional squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, and working in dirty environments with extreme temperature changes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Environment: Incumbents work in confined spaces and may occasionally be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious materials, and radiation.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Availability: Incumbents may occasionally be required to work on call, in a 24 hour environment, overtime, and evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. </div><div>Applicants must meet ONE of the following options AND required certification:</div><div> </div><table style="width: 97%; margin: auto; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; height: 157px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 17.1391%;"><col style="width: 82.8609%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 73.5px;"><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;"><div>Option 1:</div></td><td style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: middle;">Work Experience: Four (4) years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial equipment for heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC/chiller/boiler), and package units.</td></tr><tr style="height: 82.5px;"><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;">Option 2:</td><td style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: middle;">Apprenticeship: Successful completion of a formal (4-year) air conditioning apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status. Indicate apprenticeship provider and completion date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of your certificate or card must be attached to the application.</td></tr></tbody></table> -- AND -- <table style="width: 97%; margin: auto; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; height: 119px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 17.5215%;"><col style="width: 82.4785%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 118px;"><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;">Certification:</td><td style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: middle;"><div data-pasted="true">Possession of an EPA 608 Universal Certification.</div> <div>A copy of your certification must be submitted as an attachment to your online application. Failure to provide the requested documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div>The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HVAC technician having commercial experience and demonstrating a strong knowledge of tools and techniques to maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems; skilled experience working with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers and direct digital controls (DDC). </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. <div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true">Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2026.</div> Completing your application with statements such as “see/refer to resume” or “see attached” rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, follow this link <a href="" target="_blank" title="">to review the Government Jobs online application guide</a> or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applications are encouraged to check their emails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an <a href="">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</a> and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the <a href="">Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)</a> within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the <a href="" target="_blank" title="">Veterans' Preference Policy</a>.For more important details, <a href="">review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process</a>.</div>

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