Facilities Worker - Physical Plant Equipment

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

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor/Lead, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. 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.

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

• 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)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• 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.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• 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
• Back-lifting Exam (Required)

Schedule

8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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