Facilities Mechanic

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to support campus infrastructure. You will perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance on HVAC systems, assist senior engineers, and help with installation and preventive maintenance of steam, chilled water, and related equipment.

You will operate HVAC tools, maintain logs, and help repair steam lines and vacuum pumps while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2000 trade-appropriate documented work hours preferred.
• General HVAC trade practices and procedures knowledge (Required).
• Ability to perform routine and semi-skilled tasks assisting service engineers or SOEs (Required).
• Ability to perform minor repairs/installations, or preventive maintenance on campus equipment (Required).
• Working knowledge of hand tools and power equipment in HVAC trade (Required).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (Required).
• Ability to work independently or with a team with minimal direction (Required).
• Ability to observe all safety practices (Required).
• Keep accurate records of work and completed jobs (Required).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of campus equipment.
• Assist journeyperson with installation and preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Assist in repair of steam lines and vacuum pumps.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment used in the HVAC trade.
• Maintain logs of completed tasks.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Safety practices

Record keeping

Teamwork

Math calculations

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Trade related education or CEUs

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

HVAC equipment

Job description

Department Summary

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of a journey level crafts worker perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance, alterations and repair of campus equipment and/or assist journeyperson with installation and preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment, compressors and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture and distribution of steam, chilled water, compressed air and distilled water. Assist in the repair of steam lines and vacuum pumps. Operate tools and equipment related to the HVAC trade. Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools, transport materials, clean job sites, and observe good safety practices. Maintain logs of completed task.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Trade Appropriate Work Hours 2000 trade-appropriate documented work experience hours (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of general HVAC trade practices and procedures. (Required)
• Ability to perform routine and semi-skilled tasks assisting Service Engineers or SOE’s. (Required)
• Ability to make minor repairs/installations, or perform preventive maintenance on a variety of University equipment/systems. (Required)
• Working knowledge of various hand tools, power equipment and supplies of the HVAC trade. (Required)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (Required)
• Skill in working independently or as part of a work crew follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team. (Required)
• Ability to observe all safety practices. (Required)
• Ability to keep accurate records of work and completed jobs. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Other Type of Degree Some Schooling Trade related 6-18 CEU’s (Preferred)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Color Vision Testing
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs. (Required)

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

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