Evening-Shift Steam Plant Engineer

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled Steam Operating Engineer to perform journey-level HVAC work across UCLA Medical Center and affiliated facilities. You will inspect, service, and repair chillers, boilers, pumps, and control systems to ensure optimal operation and safety.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and meticulous recordkeeping. The position operates within a union environment (K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA) with a 2:30PM–11:00PM shift, and requires

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing HVAC and steam systems in large facilities.
• Ability to read project specs, blueprints, and manuals to complete reports and job status.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair major HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, pumps, and controls.
• Prepare written maintenance reports and job status updates; assist with estimates.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers operation

Reading blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Algebra basics

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

4-5 year apprenticeship

LA Stationary Engineer Endorsement

Universal EPA 608 Technician Certificate

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled Steam Operating Engineer to perform journey-level HVAC work across UCLA Medical Center and affiliated facilities. You will inspect, service, and repair chillers, boilers, pumps, and control systems to ensure optimal operation and safety.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and meticulous recordkeeping. The position operates within a union environment (K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA) with a 2:30PM–11:00PM shift, and requires