Service Engineer - Universal

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to install, maintain and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration, air conditioning, and boiler systems. You will work with piping, motors, pumps, and safety systems across HVAC equipment, applying electrical and control knowledge.

The role requires strong reading of schematics, adherence to safety standards, and independent work. Willingness to overtime and weekend shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic refrigeration systems, electrical motors, steam turbines, their respective controls, safety devices and related equipment (pumps, cooling towers).
• Working knowledge of water treatment methods and electric motors; ability to run refrigerant piping including hand soldering.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of steam piping systems, control valves, coils, radiators, and condensate return pumps.
• Knowledge of refrigeration theory and ability to compute loads and capacities for efficient operation.
• Experience with air moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and distribution systems with electronic/pneumatic controls.
• Knowledge of psychrometrics, duct design, air balancing, and boilers' safety controls.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical instructions related to the trade.
• Ability to evaluate repair scope and plan tools, materials, and workforce required.
• Ability to operate trade-related hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with UBC, OSHA, ADA requirements and reporting discrepancies.
• Proficiency in basic algebra and office software for building management systems.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Install refrigerant piping, including hand soldering, and work with two-stage/cascade systems.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul air conditioning systems of various types and their controls.
• Operate equipment for air movement, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering with electronic/pneumatic controls.
• Repair high/low pressure boilers and combustion and related safety systems.
• Read and interpret schematics and technical instructions for job tasks.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Electrical motors & turbines

Pumps & cooling towers

Controls & safety devices

Schematic interpretation

HVAC theory & loads

Pneumatic/electronic controls

ADA/Fire/Life/Safety awareness

Algebra basics & calculations

Independent work

Education

CA noncommercial Class C license

EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification

Tools

Pumps

Cooling towers

Steam turbines

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 direction of the Senior Superintendent, install, maintain and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration systems utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory and computation of loads and capacities; install refrigerant piping involving hand soldering; work with sub-zero refrigeration involving two stage and cascade systems; maintain, repair and overhaul air conditioning refrigeration systems of the reciprocating, centrifugal and absorption types, including electrical (open and hermetic) motors and steam turbines, and their respective controls and safety devices and related equipment such as pumps and cooling towers; operate, maintain and repair air moving, heating, cooling, humidification, distribution and filtering equipment and systems involving electronic and pneumatic modulating thermostats, humidistats, ductstats and pressure and volume controls; and may also maintain and repair high and low pressure boilers and their combustion and control systems.

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

• Knowledge and experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic refrigeration systems, electrical motors, steam turbines, their respective controls, safety devices and related equipment (pumps, cooling towers). Ability to adjust and repair major and auxiliary equipment. (Required)
• Working knowledge of water treatment methods (for the prevention of scale and corrosion), electrical circuitry, and electric motors. Thorough knowledge and experience in running refrigerant piping including hand soldering. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam piping systems, control valves, coils, radiators, convectors, and condensate return pumps, piping, and meters. (Required)
• Working knowledge of refrigeration theory and ability to compute loads and capacities; skill in modifying or adapting mechanical building systems for efficient and economical operation in order to complete reports and/or make recommendations. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air moving, heating, cooling, humidification, distribution, and filtering equipment and systems involving electronic/pneumatic modulating thermostats, humidistats, ducstats and pressure/volume controls (Required)
• Working knowledge of psychrometrics, duct design, and experience in air balancing and experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high/low pressure boilers and their combustion and safety controls. (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions. (Required)
• Ability to evaluate extent of repair, plan appropriate corrective measures including necessary tools, materials, and craftsperson's to accomplish the task. (Required)
• Ability to operate trade-related hand and power tools, including achievement of operational level skills. (Required)
• Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA, ADA requirements as they relate to the function, Ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to supervisor. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic algebra concepts and principles sufficient to understand and apply basic trade formulas. Working knowledge of personal computer and software sufficient to review computerized building and maintenance management systems. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (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)
• Possession of EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification (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
• Must carry a university cell phone (Required)
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed (Required)
• Ability to work various shifts as needed (Required)

Schedule

6:00AM - 2:30PM

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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