Steam Operating Engineer - HK

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a skilled Steam Operating Engineer to perform journey-level HVAC work across UCLA Medical Center and affiliated facilities. You will inspect, service, and repair chillers, boilers, pumps, and control systems to ensure optimal operation and safety.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and meticulous recordkeeping. The position operates within a union environment (K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA) with a 2:30PM–11:00PM shift, and requires

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing HVAC and steam systems in large facilities.
• Ability to read project specs, blueprints, and manuals to complete reports and job status.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair major HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, pumps, and controls.
• Prepare written maintenance reports and job status updates; assist with estimates.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers operation

Reading blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Algebra basics

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

4-5 year apprenticeship

LA Stationary Engineer Endorsement

Universal EPA 608 Technician Certificate

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 Hospital Zone (HK) managers and or HK Superintendent, perform the full range of journey level functions of a Steam Operating Engineer in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (RRUMC), Center for Health Sciences Complex(CHS), Peter Morton Building (200 Medical Plaza), 300 Medical Plaza, Tiverton Guest House, Wasserman Building, and the West Medical Building. Incumbent inspects, services, maintains, repairs and/or installs major and auxiliary equipment to include chillers, domestic and hydronic hot water heaters, expansion valves, motors, fans, pumps, controls, hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors and other specialized HVAC equipment to achieve maximum performance and efficiency of operation. Inspect operating controls, safety controls and all related auxiliary equipment for obvious damage, signs of deterioration and need of replacement to ensure safe, correct, and accurate operation. Submit trouble tickets to supervisor, complete material transfer forms, maintain recordkeeping of hours worked on each job. Assist with developing and reviewing estimates. Prepare accurate written reports and maintenance records for use in the preventive maintenance program and for Joint Commission and Department of Health Services reports. Interact with staff, management, and the campus community in an effective and diplomatic manner. Clean-up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns. Other duties as assigned.

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

• Working knowledge of functions, operation, and servicing procedures for various HVAC, steam condensate return, vacuum, medical gas distribution, water treatment centrifugal refrigeration, water conditioning, pumps, piping, steam turbines, emergency generators, motor air compressors, and auxiliary equipment. (Required)
• Ability to maintain, service, and operate various heating and ventilating equipment, large tonnage chilled water manufacturing equipment, distribution system. (Required)
• Ability to read project specifications, blue prints, and technical trade related manuals and write basic English phrases to complete reports, forms, and job status that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
• Skill and experience in performing maintenance tasks (preventive maintenance and repairs) on distribution systems which are continuously monitored by critical alarms, e.g., fire, gases, and critical fans. (Required)
• Skill in reading and interpreting schematics and 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)
• Skill in analyzing information concerning the efficient/economical operation of heating, ventilation, and refrigerating and air conditioning equipment in order to complete reports and/or make recommendations. (Required)
• General knowledge of: related equipment, computerized state of the art technology, e.g., temperature controls, HVAC fan, filtration, systems, dampers, chillers, heat exchangers, and equipment cooling; specialized filtration and critical air balance systems, e.g., high efficiency particulate filter pathogen-free and biocontainment. (Required)
• Ability to: adjust and repair major and auxiliary equipment, e.g., temperature, pressure, appropriate water treatment equipment, humidity, etc; operate trade-related hand and power tools, including achievement of operational level skills. (Required)
• Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the trade. Ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life Safety Codes at each job and report to supervisor; standard safe work practices. (Required)
• Ability to: use oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information; work independently and follow through on assignments; consistently report to work on time and prepared to perform duties of the position; work various shifts and overtime and weekend as needed. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic algebra concepts and principles sufficient to understand and apply basic trade formulas. Skill in mathematical calculations sufficient to prepare budgets, estimates, reports and projects to monitor project costs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of asbestos removal. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Other Type of Degree Successful completion of a certified 4-5 year apprenticeship program or equivalent. (Required)
• Possession of Los Angeles Unlimited Stationary Engineer's Endorsement License. (Preferred)
• Possession of Universal EPA 608 Technician Certificate. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• 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.
• Color Vision Testing

Schedule

2:30PM - 11:00PM, Tuesday through Saturday

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA