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City of Bakersfield

Air Conditioning Technician I/II

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What they do

A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.

$60,619 / year median in California

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

SALARY:
Air Conditioning Tech I :
$30.32 - $36.88 /
Hour Air Conditioning Tech II :
$32.51 - $39.51 / Hour
OPENING DATE
7/17/26
CLOSING DATE:
8/3/26 At 1 PM Pacific Time
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled technical work in the maintenance and operation of air conditioning units, boilers, large water chilled systems and circulating systems, involving the maintenance and repair of air conditioning plants, kitchen equipment including boilers, and operation of electrical system and ice making equipment; H.V.A.C. equipment, sheet metal, duct work, and new unit plumbing installation; operation of computer operated controls; operation of light and heavy equipment; performs other work as required. For full job descriptions, please click the appropriate link: Air Conditioning Tech I or Air Conditioning Tech II Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the
COMPLETED
application & supplementa l questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
Air Conditioning Tech I:
Graduation from high school or vocational school or GED equivalent; AND Three (3) years of experience at apprenticeship-skill level in air conditioning and heating plant maintenance and operation; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license must pass a color vision test.
Air Conditioning Tech II:
In addition to the above, you must have four (4) years of experience at apprenticeship-skill level in air conditioning, heating, plant maintenance, operations and general building equipment maintenance including supervisory experience.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
As listed in the full job description links above.
ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW
(Weighted 100%): August 13, 2026 (Tentative) The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE:
Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
NOTE:
POSTMARKS
will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of
COMPLETED
application