Becoming an HVAC technician in Watsonville, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. In Watsonville, the average weekly wage for HVAC technicians is approximately $1,500, with experienced professionals often earning over $130,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Store: Watsonville - 1702 Freedom Blvd. - #58-01 Map Wage: $24.00-$40.00 Description Position: Refrigeration Mechanic Department: Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Status: FULL TIME, Hourly, non-exempt The Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing and repairing Refrigeration Rack Systems (Hill Phoenix, Hussman) units plus commercial air conditioning units. Will troubleshoot, complete repairs and maintain proper functionality of refrigeration and air conditioning units. Diagnoses, maintains, repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces electronic, electrical refrigeration, and mechanical parts as required • Determines proper part numbers by consulting service and parts manuals • Operates appropriate powered industrial equipment when necessary • Understands safety takes precedence over operating productivity at all times • Inspects repair area for safety conditions • Takes necessary measures to prevent injuries and property damage • Complies with environmental regulations as it pertains to their area of responsibility, and ensures Vallarta is in compliance with pertinent environmental regulations • 6+ years experience with Commercial Air Conditioning (Rheem, Lenox, Carrier, York) units. • Complete weekly agenda to identify and prioritize ongoing maintenance between all refrigeration/air conditioning needs between store locations. • Review with Procurement on inventory and parts to ensure consumables are available as needed. • Prepare work orders and complete work orders. • Other assigned tasks Walk-In Coolers/Freezers. Self-contained refrigerators experience a must 7+ years of experience with Retail Grocery Refrigeration units preferred Must travel between store locations within Southern California (San Diego, CA through Santa Maria, CA) Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Physical requirements • Fine hand dexterity • Bend, stoop, crawl • Work with refrigeration machinery, cold and hot environments • Reach above shoulder level • Read and explain specification diagrams, blueprints • Lift up to 45lbs • Operate power tools and hand tools Requirements • Travel to multiple sites. various work shifts based on company needs. Required Experience • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus • NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS (1/1/2023) • California Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA")/California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") • This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA")/California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), how Vallarta Supermarkets, and related entities, (the Company), may collect your information in relation to your application for potential employment with the Company. • A. Personal Information • For purposes of this notice, "Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA/CPRA, including consumers, employees, and job applicants. • "Personal Information" does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA/CPRA. • B. Information We Collect about Applicants • We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with the Company. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired. • 1. Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver's license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship. • 2. Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status. • 3. Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired, and required as part of the hiring/employment process. • 4. Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with the Company, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them). • 5. Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application. • 6. Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our worksite(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained, and will only be obtained if required by law. • 7. Additional Information. We may gather information about your potential employment with the Company, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. • C. Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information • We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s): • 1. To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us. • 2. To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable). • 3. If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration • 4. For security purposes. • 5. To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage. • 6. To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • 7. To manage workers' compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations. • D. Third-Party Collection of Personal Information • The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Alliance Background, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant's personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions. • E. Additional CCPA/CPRA Disclosures • At this time, the CCPA/CPRA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws. • Further, nothing in this notice restricts the Company's rights or ability to: • 1. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • 2. Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities. • 3. Exercise its legal rights and defend claims. • 4. Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation. • 5. Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents. • 6. Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or • 7. Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party. Apply Now
See More Details >>Position: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Journey Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Journey HR EMPLOYMENT/CAREERS Closing Date: 12/27/24** • * For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Starting Salary: $6,802.81 (per month) plus benefits; Salary Grade: C3-54 Full Salary Range: $6,802.81 - $9,041.83 (per month) The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above. The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement: The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability. DEFINITION: This is a skilled position at the full journey level that performs heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance work. The employee uses appropriate tools, safety techniques, equipment and supplies in the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and equipment (i.e. chillers, direct expansion units, hot water boilers, air handling units, exhaust fans, circulating pumps, and energy management equipment) of buildings and other College and District facilities. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to select from alternative solutions, materials, supplies and appropriate procedures. Incumbents in this classification are assigned to work primarily in the trade in which they have major skills in the area of HVAC maintenance, but many also be assigned to assist other Plant Services personnel as needed. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: General Responsibilities • Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties as required; reports fire, sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to appropriate administrator. • Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to maintain a functional educational environment; provides reports on activities as requested by appropriate administrator. • Stores and shelves equipment and other supplies in conformance with various local, state, federal, and district rules and regulations; maintains equipment in a safe operating condition; maintains preventive maintenance procedures, records, and reports. • Directs visitors and safeguards district property; adheres to all state and federal laws and regulations regarding safety and health. • Attends and participates in District and/or College provided training or information sessions; incorporates new information or technology into existing job duties. • Shall carry a communication device, if assigned one, and be available for general HVAC duties. • Uses a computer for entry and retrieval of information for work assignments. • Communicates effectively orally, in writing, and electronically. • Operates equipment such as District vehicles, electric carts, electric power lifts, forklift, etc.; will use ladders. • Estimates cost of jobs; specifies, orders, and procures supplies, materials, tools, and equipment for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently; maintain inventory of supplies, parts and equipment; confers with appropriate administrator regarding cost effective use of materials and supplies. • Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment and supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site. • Provides direction and training to apprentices as assigned. • Performs other related duties as assigned.Trade Responsibilities • Installs, relocates, and maintains building HVAC equipment and systems; diagnoses malfunctions of HVAC equipment and systems and/or components for the purpose of identifying repair and replacement needs. • Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration units. • Installs and maintains fan coil units and air handling units including…
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