Campus HVAC & Facilities Technician

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Facilities Mechanic to perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance on campus HVAC equipment, assist journeypersons, and support preventive maintenance of steam, chilled water, and related systems.

You will operate tools, maintain logs, and observe strong safety practices while contributing to reliable campus infrastructure. This role is on-site in Los Angeles with standard work hours.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2000 hours of trade-related work experience.
• General HVAC trade knowledge and procedures required.
• Ability to assist Service Engineers or SOEs with routine tasks.
• Capable of minor repairs/ installations and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with HVAC hand tools and power equipment.
• Basic math calculation ability required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety practices and accurate record keeping.
• CA noncommercial Class C license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance on campus equipment.
• Assist journeyperson with installation and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Repair steam lines and vacuum pumps as needed.
• Operate and maintain HVAC tools and equipment and transport materials.
• Keep logs of completed tasks and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Trade experience

HVAC basics

Assist field technicians

Minor repairs

HVAC tools

Math skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

Trade related CEUs

CA noncommercial Class C License

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Facilities Mechanic to perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance on campus HVAC equipment, assist journeypersons, and support preventive maintenance of steam, chilled water, and related systems.

You will operate tools, maintain logs, and observe strong safety practices while contributing to reliable campus infrastructure. This role is on-site in Los Angeles with standard work hours.