HVAC Technician - Airport Services: LAX International Airport (LAXTEC)

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

At Oshkosh AeroTech, we're looking for a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused HVAC Technician to join our Airport Services team at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

In this hands-on role, you'll maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC systems and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment. You'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and help ensure the reliability of critical airport infrastructure.

If you take pride in your technical expertise, enjoy working with a team, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR BENEFITS 

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more! 

YOUR IMPACT

As an HVAC Technician, you'll play an important role in maintaining the heating, cooling, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems that support daily airport operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize commercial HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions involving motors, pumps, compressors, ductwork, electrical controls, and related components.
• Perform hands-on maintenance activities, including brazing, soldering, welding, pipefitting, and fabrication, as required.
• Read and interpret technical blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use appropriate diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify system issues and determine corrective actions.
• Inspect HVAC equipment, monitor system performance, and recommend repairs or adjustments to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, equipment inspections, repairs, and completed work orders.
• Follow all company safety policies, applicable regulations, and established maintenance procedures.
• Complete required safety training and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and other team members to resolve technical issues and support airport operations.
• Respond to equipment failures and maintenance requests to help minimize operational downtime.
• These duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license.
• Three (3) years of HVAC repair experience in a commercial facility.
• HVAC License or equivalent trade qualification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required airport security clearance and badging.
• Availability to work day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• EPA Section 608 Certification.
• Previous experience maintaining HVAC systems in an airport or similar large-scale commercial environment.
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls systems and associated building control technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, pumps, compressors, HVAC controls, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with common software applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of an Electrician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.