AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR ID- 9148

Description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance welcomes applications for Air Conditioning, Heating and Electrical Supervisor!

DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of General Services is to provide quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions; to provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community. Responsibilities of the General Services Department include.

  • Airport Administration
  • Building Maintenance
  • Central Services
  • Cultural Arts Center Administration
  • Custodial
  • Fleet Services
  • Graffiti Abatement Program
  • HVAC / Electrical
  • Warehouse

The Position

The Department of General Services is seeking an Air Conditioning, Heating and Electrical Supervisor to join their team. Under the supervision from the Facilities Services Manager, the Air Conditioning, Heating and Electrical Supervisor plans, organizes and directs the work of employees engaged in all phases of installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning (HVAC) and facility electrical systems to insure all are functioning properly in all City facilities.

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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Seven years of journey level experience in commercial heating and air conditioning system maintenance and repair that included at least two years of supervisory experience. An Associates Degree in HVAC Technology or completion of a refrigeration/heating apprentice training program may be substituted for two years of the required journey level experience.

License and/or Certificates

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Drivers' License.

Possession of a valid EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification from an approved U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technician Certification Program.

How To Apply & Exam Process

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, April 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. If sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components

Written Test: Weighted 50% (Tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2025)

Panel Interview: Weighted 50% (Tentatively scheduled for May 6, 2025)

SPECIAL NOTES

to find out more information about our community.

The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works toward building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

Benefit Summary For Torrance Professional And Supervisory Association (tpsa)

Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.1)

Effective 1/6/19, the City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:

Employee Only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more

Full Time 597.68 1140.36 1595.96

Part- time

(hired prior to 1/1/08) 484.21 912.20 1249

Part-time

(hired after 1/1/08) 356.16 619.92 828.82

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Premium/Certification Pay (sec. 3.2)

Varies by position and assignment. Please see section 3.2 for further information.

Educational Incentive Program (Sec. 3.3)

Building Inspection Supervisors: 4% of base pay for ICC certificate in one of the certified areas. (Additional 2% for each additional certificate, up to max of 12%).

Failure to maintain certification results in loss of 2% for each year's delay of recertification.

Disability Insurance (sec. 4.1)

Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (sec. 4.2)

PERS 2@55

Employees hired prior to 11/09/2010, City pays 7% EPMC*

Employees hired on or after 11/09/2010, pay 7% EPMC*

  • Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferred Compensation (sec 4.3)

Eligible to participate in a voluntary 457 plan. Required participation in Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP). Upon retirement or separation from City: 600 sick and 300 vacation will be deposited in RHSP.

Sick Leave/Personal Leave (sec. 4.5)

Accrue 6 hours per month

Maximum Accrual: 600 hours.

Holidays (sec. 4.6)

13 paid holidays for all classifications except Sr. Librarian - (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Eve).

Paid holidays for *Senior. Librarian- New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. (Lincoln's and Washington's birthday, Veteran's day and day after Thanksgiving - provided leave is taken on a rotational basis (subject to Dept. Head approval).

Vacation/Annual Leave (sec. 4.7)

(Accrual Rate Per Month)

Years 1 -2 : 6.55 hours; Years 3 - 4: 7.88 hours; Years 5 – 9: 10.55.hours; Years 10 – 20: 13.90 hours; Years 21 – 24: 15.22 hours; Year 25+: 15.88 hours

Maximum Accrual: up to the amount earned over the preceding 36 months.

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Bereavement Leave
 (sec. 4.8)

Up to three (3) working shifts with pay per death (Additional 2 work shifts for deaths that occur out of state or in excess of 300 miles

Family-School Partnership Leave (Sec. 4.10)

40 hours (max 8 hours per month) unpaid per calendar year (employees may use accrued vacation or comp time)

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Night Shift Differential (sec. 5.3)

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