Steam & HVAC Engineer - Healthcare Campus

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a Steam Operating Engineer to perform journey-level functions across RRUMC and campus facilities. You will inspect, service, maintain, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment to ensure efficient operation.

This role requires reading specs, preparing maintenance records, submitting reports, and coordinating with staff while upholding safety standards. Schedule 2:30PM-11:00PM Tue-Sat; team environment at UCLA facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, steam condensate, water treatment, pumps and chillers.
• Ability to read project specs, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience maintaining systems with alarms (fire, gases, fans).
• Ability to interpret schematics and translate into work instructions.
• Knowledge of ADA and Fire/Life Safety Codes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, repair and install major and auxiliary equipment including chillers, hot water heaters, pumps, and related components.
• Inspect operating and safety controls to ensure safe operation and identify problems.
• Submit trouble tickets, maintain hours, assist with estimates, and prepare maintenance reports.
• Interact with staff and campus community; maintain safety and proper site cleanup.
• Communicate job-related problems to supervisors and resolve on-site concerns.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance & repairs

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Algebra & calculations

ADA/Fire code awareness

Trouble ticketing

Education

4-5 year apprenticeship or equivalent

Los Angeles Stationary Engineer License

EPA 608 Technician Certificate

Job description

UCLA is seeking a Steam Operating Engineer to perform journey-level functions across RRUMC and campus facilities. You will inspect, service, maintain, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment to ensure efficient operation.

This role requires reading specs, preparing maintenance records, submitting reports, and coordinating with staff while upholding safety standards. Schedule 2:30PM-11:00PM Tue-Sat; team environment at UCLA facilities.