Campus Facilities HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA seeks a skilled Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration systems. Responsibilities include piping, two-stage and cascade refrigeration, boilers, and related controls, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires reading schematics, performing hand soldering, and maintaining HVAC equipment across campus facilities. Applicants must meet health and background checks per university policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic refrigeration systems.
• Thorough knowledge of water treatment methods, electrical circuitry, and electric motors.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and interpret technical instructions.
• Experience with steam piping, boilers, and safety controls.
• Familiarity with UBC, OSHA, and ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Install refrigerant piping and perform hand soldering.
• Maintain air conditioning systems including boilers and safety devices.
• Operate and service air moving, heating, cooling, humidification and distribution systems.
• Read and interpret technical instructions and schematics to complete tasks.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Independent work

Safety and compliance

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification

Job description

UCLA seeks a skilled Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration systems. Responsibilities include piping, two-stage and cascade refrigeration, boilers, and related controls, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires reading schematics, performing hand soldering, and maintaining HVAC equipment across campus facilities. Applicants must meet health and background checks per university policy.