Facilities Mechanic (HVAC)

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 a journey-level crafts person, Hospital Zone (HK) managers and or HK superintendent perform all assigned work in 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. Perform routine and semi-skilled tasks related to the HVAC trade independently or as part of a crew, such as, alterations and repair of equipment and/or assist journeypersons with installation and preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment, compressors, and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture and distribution of steam, chilled water, compressed air and distilled water. Assist in the repair of steam lines and vacuum pumps. Operate tools and equipment related to the HVAC trade. Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools, transport materials, clean job sites, and observe good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Maintain logs of completed tasks. Perform various other routine or semi-skilled duties related to construction trades including those tasks normally performed by a Facilities Worker.

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

• General knowledge, practice and procedures of HVAC trade sufficient to provide routine assistance to journeypersons. (Required)
• Ability to: perform routine and semi-skilled tasks assisting Service Engineers and Steam Operating Engineers; make minor repairs/installations, or perform preventive maintenance on a variety of University equipment/systems; make minor repairs, replacements, or installations using a variety of trade skills and equipment/tools; provide direction to Facilities Workers. (Required)
• Working knowledge of: various hand tools, power equipment and supplies of the HVAC trade; standard safe work practices, equipment, and methods. (Required)
• Skill in: performing basic mathematical calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions); reading standard English text required to comprehend work orders, reports, operating instructions clearly and accurately, and carrying out assignments; writing standard English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports. (Required)
• Ability to: stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs; work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures; work under adverse situations. (Required)
• Skill in: working independently or as part of a work crew; following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, clients, supervisors, managers, vendors, outside agencies, and other entities; use oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff. (Required)
• Ability to: observe all safety practices; work in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment; read blueprints, project specifications, and technical trade related manuals. (Required)
• Ability to: adhere to department policies and procedures; work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts; prioritize assignments and complete projects in a timely manner; consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position. (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)
  
  

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.
• 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.
• 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
  
  

Schedule

10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday to Thursday

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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