Air Conditioning Mechanic I

Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College

Full-time

lake worth, fl, usa

USD 25.81+ / hour

Posted on Oct 3, 2026

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Under general supervision, responsible for maintaining and repairing the HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Monitors and maintains the Energy Management System to maintain the comfort level of the buildings. This role may work some weekends, during college closings, and is required to report in times of equipment failure or outage.

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We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Four years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment

Knowledge of:

  • HVAC and refrigeration service and installation techniques
  • Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heating and air conditioning equipment
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Regular physical attendance required
  • EPA Universal Refrigeration certificate

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

  • Six years of related work experience
  • Commercial industrial air conditioning systems experience

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $25.81 per hour; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

This position is open until filled with a first initial review on October 2, 2026.

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  • Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
  • Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
  • Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and semester breaks.
  • Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
  • Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
  • Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Due to the volume of applicants, the Office of Human Resources is unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding the status of a position or application. Candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be contacted directly.