HVAC Maintenance Mechanic - 141436

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Building Operations within Facilities Management seeks a journey-level trades technician to maintain campus buildings, supervise rounds, and diagnose issues across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building controls.

You will perform preventive tasks, read blueprints, test systems, coordinate with campus staff, and ensure safety and compliance with codes. Position requires flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Journey level skill in one or more skilled trades: building systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, electronic, pneumatic controls, sheet metal, and/or locks.
• Experience with main utilities including gas mains, water mains, sewer mains, electrical feeds, and irrigation systems.
• Experience repairing pumps, air handlers, chillers, refrigeration systems, boilers, and related equipment.
• Ability to safeguard, secure, and maintain keys, tools, and equipment.
• Familiarity with building codes (UBC, UPC, UMC, NEC, Fire Codes).
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and diagnostic testing of systems.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse campus community.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose problems in building systems during rounds.
• Perform minor repairs to restore equipment to service.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks (filter changes, valve exercising, water treatment).
• Read blueprints and schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain safety and secure tools and equipment; follow PPE protocols.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Building systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Pneumatic controls

Sheet metal

Locks

Blueprints

Communication

Safety codes

Tools

MAXIMO

MS Outlook

Excel

Oracle

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Building Operations is a large division within the Facilities Management (FM) Department. Building Operations provides the campus community, including two medical centers and other off-site locations with optimal working and learning environments through well-maintained buildings and uninterrupted utilities. The annual budget for FM's Building Operation's is $20 Million with $40 Million for utility expenses.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision perform journey level work independently or as part of regular maintenance crew. May be assigned duties in a variety of skilled tasks in building maintenance and surveillance for the entire campus to identify a variety of problems inside and outside of campus buildings with focus on building systems and sub-systems; perform minor repairs while on rounds. Assess and determine severity of problems in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, building controls, and locks; make adjustments, reset or perform minor repairs to bring equipment back in service. Perform a variety of readings, test procedures on boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, soft water systems, deionized water, electrical and electronics systems. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as: fan greasing, filter changing, water treatment, valve exercising, chilled and hot water system flushing and balancing. Demonstrate strong customer service by presenting a professional appearance and effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students in a helpful and respectful manner. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with members of the campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Journey level skill in one or more of the following skilled trades: building systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, electronic, pneumatic controls, sheet metal, and/or locks. Knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals with respect to building systems and equipment.
• Experience working with main utilities including: gas mains, water mains, sewer mains, main electrical feed to buildings, street lighting, storm drain systems, sea water systems and irrigation systems.
• Experience assessing and repairing pumps, air handlers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, flush valves, faucets, p-traps, urinals, fume hoods, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, electronic controls, sheet metal components, and locks. Work experience resetting electrical breakers.
• Ability to safeguard, secure, and maintain keys, tools, and equipment that is issued.
• Experience working in all building codes including but not limited to, Uniform Building Code (UBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Fire Codes.
• Experience using and maintaining of hand and power tools related to job functions.
• Demonstrated experience performing diagnostic tests for system operations and determining repair needs. Experience troubleshooting operational problems and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with people of many diverse backgrounds including students, staff, faculty and guests. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of the campus community.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, system diagrams, isometric drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of safety codes, rules and regulations.
• Experience operating personal computers using a variety of software packages such as, but not limited to: MS Outlook, Excel, Access, Oracle, online electronic timekeeping system, Internet Explorer and computerized maintenance management systems (MAXIMO).
• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.
• Ability to wear and use all personal protective equipment (PPE) furnished to you by the University
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment for the campus community including any visitors. Make others aware of any know dangers so they will not put themselves in harm's way.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

DOJ, FBI, and DMV Background checks with clearances required prior to hire.

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the University's needs. Must be able to work overtime for training purposes. May need to work five 8-hour or four 10-hour shifts, and work independently.

Works in morgues/gross anatomy/pathological laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of worker and/or contaminated by radioactive biohazardous substances.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $103,293 - $103,293 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $49.47 - $49.47

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).