Facilities Mechanic - Medical Plaza

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and alterations of buildings and related equipment across multiple sites including Ronald Reagan Hospital and affiliated facilities.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a 24/7 hospital setting with overtime as needed. You will help ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across all locations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication to obtain and convey clear information.
• Ability to read and write standard English for directions and reports.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry tasks.
• Experience with MS Office: Word and Outlook.
• Willing to work overtime in a 24/7 hospital setting.
• Experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and local codes.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance per policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine and semi-skilled maintenance across multiple hospital sites.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Ensure safety, functionality, and compliance in a 24/7 environment.
• Coordinate with custodial and facility staff as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Written English

Troubleshooting

Building maintenance

Hospital environment

Overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Joint Commission knowledge

Codes compliance

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Work Schedule

8 hour shifts, variable days including weekends and holidays

Posted Date

11/05/2026

Salary Range: $39.74 - 39.74 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33864

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Superintendent and/or Director, the Facilities Mechanic will perform routine and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings and related facilities equipment under general supervision. At the following locations: Ronald Reagan Hospital, RNPH, Medical Plaza 200 and 300, CHS Hospital Space, West Medical, Tiverton Hotel, Mid-Wilshire, UCDC/MOC warehouse and Offsite Clinics. Incumbents may work independently, as part of a maintenance crew, or under the general direction of a journey-level crafts worker.

This position involves responsibilities for routine and emergency maintenance across multiple hospital and offsite locations, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance. The candidate must be skilled in critical thinking, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering high-quality work in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.

Salary Rate: $39.74

Job Qualifications

• Skill in communicating and obtaining clear and concise information.
• Skill in reading and writing standard English in order to understand written directions and convey concise and grammatically correct information.
• Basic knowledge and work experience with materials, equipment and tools as it pertains to plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and/or carpentry work.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Willingness to work overtime as required and under adverse situations.
• Experience working in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
• Knowledge of applicable State and local codes and standards.
• Applies knowledge in the trouble shooting, repair, maintenance and testing of the Plumbing systems installed in all Healthcare buildings.
• Applies knowledge in the trouble shooting, repair, maintenance and testing of Hardware issues such as Doors, Locks, Hinges, etc. installed in all Healthcare buildings.
• Applies knowledge in the trouble shooting, repair, maintenance and testing of the Electrical systems installed in all Healthcare buildings.
• Applies knowledge in the trouble shooting, repair, maintenance and testing of the Nurse Call systems installed in all Healthcare buildings.
• Performs and completes daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance in accordance with governing agencies and departmental policy and procedures.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.