IN-HOUSE ONLY: Energy Management Specialist-HVAC

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

IN-HOUSE ONLY:

This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as an Energy Management Specialist-HVAC under the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Maintenance and Operations department.

About Orange Coast College (OCC)

Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning.

D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism

The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues strengthening our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.

Department Specifics:

Our Maintenance department ensures that all trades are responsive to campus community needs and coordinates all trades on special projects. Our Maintenance and Operations team has many years of experience in different trades and possesses expertise in maintenance and repair. Services from our department include:

• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• HVAC / Energy Management
• Custodial
• Grounds
• Painting
• Locksmith
• Pool Maintenance
• Access Control
• Event Support

The Maintenance and Operations Department's mission is to provide a safe, clean, attractive, energy-efficient, and self-sustainable environment for the students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Summary

Performs a variety of advanced-skilled work in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of manual and computer-aided mechanical or industrial electrical systems, electrical controls, ventilation, air conditioning, and heating systems. Maintains efficient operation of the District’s environmental control systems for heating, air conditioning and handling, and refrigeration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:

• Maintains air handlers at optimal levels. Tightens, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and calibrates boilers, chillers, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, motor control contactors, pumps, etc. Performs tune-ups and preventative maintenance on chillers.
• Performs preventative maintenance on high-voltage switch gear, walk-in freezers, and cafeteria equipment, as they relate to HVAC or related equipment.
• Maintains and administers building energy management systems by using computer-aided controls, digital equipment controllers, data communications cabling, and other devices or functions that enhance energy utilization.
• Performs a variety of electrical repair and maintenance duties. Installs, adjusts, repairs, or replaces, motors, heaters, transformers, dampers, and other electrical apparatus. Operates electrical equipment.
• Operates, maintains, inspects, and repairs heating, air conditioning refrigeration, water treatment, co-generation, heat reclamation, thermal energy storage, ventilation, and air compressor equipment used with HVAC.
• Tests, adjusts, and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, and digital control instruments. Tests and, as required, chemically treats boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water, and water from other systems.
• Responds to reports of heating or cooling problems, suspicious odors, electrical problems, refrigeration problems, and other urgent situations. Maintains, inspects, diagnoses, and makes emergency repairs to natural gas, water, refrigeration, and air distribution systems.
• Analyzes energy conservation. Operates and programs the energy management system to optimize energy consumption while providing scheduled services to District facilities.
• Programs, monitors, and schedules multiple computerized energy management systems at various sites. Writes program utility blocks in global control modules to control application-specific devices.
• Reads, interprets, and maintains up-to-date blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of indoor air quality standards and compliance requirements. Confers with others to recommend and evaluate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy management infrastructure for new and remodeled facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires in-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts, and set-ups used in HVAC/R systems and operations.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of electronics, including microprocessor operation, and digital controls.
• Requires working knowledge of energy management and conservation systems, including remote computer-aided access.
• Requires a basic knowledge of construction, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing concepts, practices, and techniques.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the uses and purposes of general maintenance, hand, and power tools and equipment.
• Requires knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in area of specialization.
• Requires sufficient math skills to record and compute detailed measurements and calculate load factors.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey technical information to others and respond to customer requests.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position at the journey level.
• Must be able to use and maintain all of the tools, equipment, and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to plan, and schedule maintenance, and system operations to maximize energy efficiency while responding to the needs of customers.
• Requires the ability and initiative to independently develop methods and techniques in the interest of effectiveness and efficiency.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, maintain routine records, and interpret plans and specifications found in the area of specialization.
• Must be able to obtain the cooperation of and maintain harmonious relations with the employees in other departments contacted during routine performance of duties.

Physical Abilities

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Education and Experience

• The position may require an Associate’s degree in Energy Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field or completion of a formal apprenticeship in a specialized trade (HVAC Service/Controls, Industrial Electrical, or Energy Management controls). Requires four years of experience at the journey level.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

Demonstrated Evidence of D.E.I.A.

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Licenses and Certificates

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires appropriate certification in the area of specialization for handling and recycling of refrigerants.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of materials.

Application Requirements:

The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024 . Application materials must be electronically submitted online at to be considered for employment.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Responses to Supplemental Questions .
3. A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A.
4. A Current Resume of professional experience and educational background.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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