Residential Maintenance Mechanic – Skilled Trades

UC San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 114,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego’s Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) team is seeking skilled trades professionals for on-site maintenance across Housing, Dining and Hospitality and campus facilities. You will work across plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC and boiler systems to ensure safe, reliable operations for students, staff and guests.

The role requires Sunday-Thursday evenings with potential overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

Journey level skill in one or more trades: plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, boiler and steam systems and HVAC.
Experience using tools for installing and repairing plumbing systems, electrical systems, refrigeration, HVAC, sheet metal and power tools for carpentry.
Knowledge of pipe types for water, steam and gas systems and refrigeration.
Ability to identify refrigerants and perform repairs on doors and hardware.
Knowledge of compressors and chillers; operation of drain clearing equipment.
Experience operating welding equipment (arc, TIG, gas).
Ability to use meters and various diagnostic tools.
Strong communication and customer service to diverse campus community.
Ability to follow safety precautions and safeguard areas/keys.
Team player with cooperative attitude to meet unit goals.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled journey level maintenance across campus trades.
Cover Housing and Dining Services facilities as dispatched by the supervisor or campus police.
Provide high level customer service and document work and follow up until completion.