Campus Facilities Technician

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Facilities Worker to support properties with cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. You will assist senior staff, prepare reports and operate tools while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role requires the ability to read diagrams and work orders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work flexible hours including overtime and weekends; valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year Experience working on heating, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, water conditioning systems, water distribution systems & pumps. (Preferred) And
• 1 year Experience working on electrical motors and distribution systems including function, operation and servicing procedures. (Preferred)
• Basic knowledge of low pressure steam boilers, plumbing procedures, including pipe and device repair and replacement, mechanical components including motors and fans, and energy management procedures (Required)
• Basic knowledge of 120/208v electrical systems including minor automatic controls. Ability to distinguish amongst colors. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to perform unskilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry repairs with guidance from skilled personnel. Ability to correctly and skillfully operate various standard, hand power tools and equipment to include voltage meter, multimeter, hand drills, electrical snakes, saws, grinders and roto hammers. (Required)
• Ability to read and understand plumbing and electrical diagrams and work orders. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to determine and carry out job duties. Skills in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, student residents, guests and contractors. (Required)
• Skill in prioritizing assignments when there are changed in workload and/or competing deadlines. (Required)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments. (Required)
• Skill in reading, understanding and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals. (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop, push, pull and lift/lower objects weighing up to 50lbs from floor to waist high and rotate upper torso. Ability to lift material and parts, up to 50 pounds, from shoulder to above head while standing on a ladder. (Required)
• Ability to work in dirty and noisy conditions, in wet or humid weather and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. (Required)
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods. (Required)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and various shifts. (Required)

Responsibilities

• The Facilities Worker will be tasked with performing low-skilled and non-technical assignments associated with cleaning, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of facilities equipment, systems, and components.
• Specifically, these duties will include, but may not be limited to cleaning, lubricating and minor maintenance of various heating and cooling components including grills, registers drain pans, coils fans and belts.
• Assist more senior departmental members with repairs as needed. Prepare all required forms, reports, and documentation associated with assigned tasks.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical safety

Reading diagrams & work orders

English writing for reports

Teamwork & communication

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Voltage meter

Multimeter

Hand drills

Electrical snakes

Saws

Grinders

Roto hammers

Job description

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Facilities Worker to support properties with cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. You will assist senior staff, prepare reports and operate tools while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role requires the ability to read diagrams and work orders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work flexible hours including overtime and weekends; valid CA driver’s license is required.