Description

Salary $47.95 - $59.82 Hourly

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 03/13/2026

Closing Date 4/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit ATU

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs climate control equipment at all Metro facilities.

Recruitment Timelines: Multiple choice exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026; performance exams the week of April 13, 2026; and interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of April 20, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

        Installs and performs preventive and remedial maintenance and repairs to climate control systems including, but not limited to, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, and refrigerating equipment

        Uses test equipment including, but not limited to, amprobes, ampmeters, voltmeters, and thermometers

        Determines and facilitates appropriate air circulation inside Metro facilities

        Purchases supplies, parts, and equipment required to repair and maintain climate control systems, and fabricates parts needed to repair older equipment

        Maintains appropriate levels of cooling agents, including freon, ammonia and bromate

        Drives a non-revenue vehicle and transports parts and test equipment to various Metro facilities

        Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm 

(Closed Sun & Mon) 

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Employer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        4 years of experience performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of climate control systems

        Completion of 2 years' course work in heating/air conditioning at a recognized trade school preferred

        Valid California Class C driver's license

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge

        Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures of the climate control trade

        Structural air circulation and ventilation

        Principles of heating, air conditioning, electricity, and basic electronics as they relate to the climate control field

        Air circulation and ventilation inside buildings

        Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities

        Install, troubleshoot, and repair air conditioners, exhaust blowers, fans, space heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, freezers, and other climate control equipment

        Weld, solder, and braze components of climate control systems

        Follow written and oral instructions

        Work with minimal supervision

        Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds

        Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable time frame

        Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

        Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade

        Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

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