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San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José – the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. In 2024, SJC welcomed nearly 12 million passengers and was rated California’s top-performing airport for on-time departures by Cirium. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. 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The City of San José - San José Mineta International Airport is seeking a highly skilled Air Conditioning Mechanic to perform work in the installation, operation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, refrigerating and cooling (HVAC) systems, and all auxiliary equipment including Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Management Systems (PMS), and Central Plant operations. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.Key responsibilities include:- Operating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment in Airport terminals and auxiliary buildings.- Conducting periodic inspections of all stationary building equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.- Participating in major overhaul work involving low pressure boilers, chillers, packaged A/C units, combination units, furnaces, heating units and large ventilation fans.- Installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automated and power management systems.- Estimating necessary repair work, requisition supplies, materials and parts.- Maintaining cooperative relations with building occupants, which may involve responding to inquiries, and adjusting, when appropriate.- Ensuring that equipment rooms and adjoining areas are kept clean and orderly.- Managing work orders for terminals and auxiliary buildings using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).- Preparing reports and maintaining records.- Reconfiguring computer control strategy for building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.- Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.The successful candidate will have experience with the installation, operation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of a wide variety of pumping, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and cooling systems and related equipment normally found in larger offices of public buildings. Possession of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Universal License is required. In addition, knowledge of safety codes/regulations (pertaining to the air conditioning trade), and Refrigerant Management Programs are desirable. The Air Conditioning Mechanic should demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a recognized Preventative Maintenance program.Salary Range for Air Conditioning Mechanic: $102,814.40 - $124,904.The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at <a href="http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers">www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers</a>. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tessa Elkins at <a href="mailto:telkins@sjc.org">telkins@sjc.org</a>. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on December 1, 2025. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email <a href="mailto:CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov">CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov</a> and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or <a href="mailto:Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov" target="_blank">Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov</a> if you have any questions. <table align="center" class="Table" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; width: 100%;" width="649"><thead><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top"><h4 style="text-align:center;" data-uw-rm-heading="level">DUTY</h4>NO.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top"><h4 style="text-align:center;" data-uw-rm-heading="level">FREQUENCY*</h4> </td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">1. </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Inspects, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance of heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and ventilating equipment and controls.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily/Several Times</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">2.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Repairs packaged A/C units, furnaces, combination units, heating units, and ventilating fans.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">3.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Makes repairs and adjustments to associated equipment, such as compressors, pumps, ventilating fans, burners, boilers, and air conditioning control systems.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">4.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Checks v-belts, lubricates fan bearings, replaces air filters, and purified media on air handlers.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">5.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Takes and records all temperatures and pressures throughout the system; purges air from the machines; checks condenser coils for fouling; measures specific gravity of solution and refrigerant; checks all operational and safety controls on chillers.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">6.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Monitors and adjusts sites via intranet. Uses several Building Automation Systems to monitor, adjust and control overall building HVAC comfort and demands. Includes functional testing of varied HVAC equipment and subparts, testing and resetting alarms. </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top"><h4 style="text-align:center;" data-uw-rm-heading="hide">Daily<span class="data-uw-rm-autofix-hide" data-uw-reader-element="" data-uw-rm-ignore="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; background: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px) !important; clip-path: inset(50%) !important; height: 1px !important; width: 1px !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; padding: 0px !important; position: absolute !important;">Empty heading</h4></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">7.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Responds to calls for emergency repair service.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">8.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">May provide lead direction to any assigned helpers.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">9.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Maintains time clocks, thermostats, and other controls requiring the ability to program digital thermostats, digital time clocks and digital variable frequency drives. Performs major repairs on integrated building temperature control panels.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">10.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Inspects, operates, and repairs low pressure boiler systems and related heating equipment.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">11.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Maintains and repairs water softeners.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">12.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Maintains operating logs and related records.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Daily</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">13.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Performs routine testing and maintenance of water treatment systems common to cooling towers and boilers.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Weekly</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">14.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Replaces sub-assembly units in small and large heating, ventilating, and cooling systems.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Weekly</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">15.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Cleans firesides; checks operational and safety cut-out controls; conducts air/fuel ratio tests; and conducts complete check of the boiler burner assembly and flame safeguard elements.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Weekly</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">16.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Cleans condenser coils; checks all operational and safety controls; checks suction and discharges pressure; checks for refrigerant leaks; silver solders or silver brazes all breaks; and evacuates and recharges system on air conditioning and condensing unit.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Weekly</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">17.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Periodically disassembles and overhauls large centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration compressors, absorption chillers, and related equipment.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Intermittent</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">18.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Maintains cooling towers and sump basins as well as filtration systems. </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Intermittent</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:61px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;" valign="top">19.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:449px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">Performs other related duties as assigned.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:139px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px; background-color:white; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none;" valign="top">As Required</td></tr></tbody></table>*Frequency defined as Daily/Several Times, Daily, Weekly, Intermittent, or As Required<undefined></undefined>(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)<div> </div><div class="MsoFooter">Education and Experience</div><div class="MsoPlainText">Completion of certificate program in HVAC from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and cooling systems which are common to large buildings. </div><div class="MsoPlainText"> </div><div>Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)</div><ul><li class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:8px;"><div>Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.</div></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:8px;"><div>Possession of a Universal Certification for Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Refrigerants from the Environmental Protection Agency.</div></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:8px;"><div>As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required. </div></li></ul><div class="MsoBodyText2">(Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.)</div><div class="MsoBodyText2"> </div><div>Basic Competencies</div><div>(Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.)</div><ul><li><div>Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.</div></li><li><div>Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.</div></li><li><div>Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.</div></li><li><div>Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.</div></li><li><div>Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. </div></li><li><div>Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.</div></li><li><div>Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.</div></li><li><div>Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.</div></li></ul>

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