AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
Los Angeles Metro - Los Angeles
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Overview
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Overview
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400419-2
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 3367 - FACILITIES/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ATU
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs climate control equipment at all Metro facilities.
Recruitment Timelines : Assessments are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 25, 2025 This dates is subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
- Installs and performs preventive and remedial maintenance and repairs to climate control systems including, but not limited to, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, and refrigerating equipment
- Uses test equipment including, but not limited to, amprobes, ampmeters, voltmeters, and thermometers
- Determines and facilitates appropriate air circulation inside Metro facilities
- Purchases supplies, parts, and equipment required to repair and maintain climate control systems, and fabricates parts needed to repair older equipment
- Maintains appropriate levels of cooling agents, including freon, ammonia and bromate
- Drives a non-revenue vehicle and transports parts and test equipment to various Metro facilities
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
- 4 years of experience performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of climate control systems
- Completion of 2 years' course work in heating/air conditioning at a recognized trade school preferred
- Valid California Class C driver's license
Knowledge
- Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures of the climate control trade
- Structural air circulation and ventilation
- Principles of heating, air conditioning, electricity, and basic electronics as they relate to the climate control field
- Air circulation and ventilation inside buildings
- Vehicle operations and safety
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair air conditioners, exhaust blowers, fans, space heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, freezers, and other climate control equipment
- Weld, solder, and braze components of climate control systems
- Follow written and oral instructions
- Work with minimal supervision
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable time frame
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
- Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Holidays
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- Pension plan
- Social Security coverage
- Transportation passes
- Credit union
- Tuition assistance
- Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
- Thrift plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Jury duty
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Do you have 2 years of full-time training or education at an accredited trade or vocational school program in heating/air conditioning?
- Yes
- No
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of climate control systems.
- No relevant experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
04
Describe your relevant experience performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of climate control systems. Include names of employers, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A."
05
Do you possess a valid class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question