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Air Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

HVAC Mechanic I

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$25.25 - $34.50/hr

Associates Degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration or related field * Exposure to the casino, hospitality and/or hotel industry Skills and Knowledge: Essential:

HVAC Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$35 - $41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary In a safe, efficient and professional manner, the HVAC Technician will perform ... Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization. Bi-lingual ...

HVAC Maintenance Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$22.25 - $28.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

An Associate's Degree in Industrial, Engineering, or Management Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Possess or have ability to obtain a HVAC license Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible ...

HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

An Associate's Degree in Industrial, Engineering, or Management Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Possess or have ability to obtain a HVAC license Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible ...

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Air and Ocean Export Coordinator

Torrance, CA · On-site

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Air & Ocean Operations Coordinator Location: Redondo Beach, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: Starting at $28.00/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Join a Growing International Freight ...

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HVAC Mechanic I

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$25.25 - $34.50/hr

Associates Degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration or related field * Exposure to the casino, hospitality and/or hotel industry Skills and Knowledge: Essential:

Warehouse Associate

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Warehouse Associate Pacific Air Industries is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate to join our company. The Warehouse Associate will report to the Order Processing Supervisor. The work schedule ...

HVAC Territory Manager

Burlingame, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

HVAC Territory Manager

San Francisco, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

HVAC Territory Manager

Burlingame, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

HVAC Territory Manager

Anaheim, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

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HVAC Territory Manager

Anaheim, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

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HVAC Territory Manager

Anaheim, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

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HVAC Territory Manager

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

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HVAC Territory Manager

San Francisco, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building ... The Opportunity Ferguson is seeking a driven HVAC Territory Manager to support and grow our HVAC ...

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What is the difference between Air Associate vs Flight Attendant?

AspectAir AssociateFlight Attendant
Required CertificationsBasic safety and customer service trainingSafety training, first aid, emergency procedures
Work EnvironmentAirports, airline offices, aircraftOnboard aircraft, airports, in-flight
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aviation servicesCommercial airlines, private jets
Common Search & ComparisonCustomer service, airport operationsPassenger safety, in-flight service

Both Air Associates and Flight Attendants work in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger service and safety. While Air Associates often handle ground operations and customer support at airports, Flight Attendants primarily work onboard aircraft ensuring passenger safety and comfort. The roles share similar certifications and industry environments, but their daily responsibilities and work settings differ.

What do air associates do?

Air associates typically work in the aviation industry, assisting with tasks such as customer service, baggage handling, safety procedures, and aircraft maintenance support. They often work in airport environments and may need certifications like security clearance or safety training to perform their duties effectively.
What are the most commonly searched types of Air jobs in California? The most popular types of Air jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Air Associate jobs? Cities in California with the most Air Associate job openings:
Infographic showing various Air Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Mechanic - HVAC/Refrigeration

Knott's Berry Farm

Buena Park, CA • On-site

$32.22 - $41.48/hr

Full-time

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Knott's Berry Farm rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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Job description

Overview:

Performs, installs, repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, furnaces, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units.

Salary Details: $32.22 - $41.48 / hr, based on experience. 


Responsibilities:
  • Repairs and maintains ice machines and ice-making equipment.
  • Assists in the maintenance of various other equipment, such as food preparation equipment; on an as-needed or as-assigned basis.
  • HVAC Technician must be able to install, repair, adjust, maintain, retrofit and troubleshoot refrigerant controls, compressors, heat pumps, split systems, ductless splits, packaged units, electric motors, motor controls, commercial furnaces and related controls, water pumps, exhaust fans, unit heaters, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, sizes of air compressors and air dryers and related accessories and controls, chillers, (reciprocating, screw and centrifugal), cooling towers, automation control systems and all types of glycol systems. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all work performed.
  • Maintains all required EPA documentation and follows all EPA and AQMD rules when working with refrigerants, oils, and other regulated chemicals.
  • Repairs and maintains various types of walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

This position requires the following education and experience, or an equivalent combination of both:

Education

  • Associates degree/ vocational or technical school
  • Field of study: Refrigeration or HVAC

Experience 

  • 4-6 Years’ Work-related experience required

Qualifications:

    • At least 4 years' experience with the repair and maintenance of commercial air conditioning or refrigeration systems.

    • Demonstrable familiarity with EPA refrigeration regulations and requirements. EPA universal refrigerant license needed.

    • Documented experience with a variety of different refrigerants and equipment, including experience with both chilled-water and direct-expansion systems.

    • Knowledge of building and structural ventilation systems.

    • Fully understand and mastered the refrigeration cycles to include: identifying components in advanced refrigeration circuits, understanding how each component works, diagnosing and correcting problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot.

    • Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging, understands the installation and sizing of refrigerant piping.

    • Fully understands and has mastered the fundamentals of temperature and humidity measurement and control in air conditioning units. Understands the process of treating air so as to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution. Ability to use a psychometric chart to determine the results of mixing air having various properties.

    • Proven experience in all types of HVAC systems and how each component within the system operates in conjunction with the other components and how that impacts the overall operations of the system. These systems include but are not limited to air cooled, water cooled, hot water systems, chilled water systems, VAV systems, steam heating systems and building-automation control systems.

License, Certification or Other

  • CA Driver's License 
  • EPA 608 certification for handling and evacuating refrigerants

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