Facilities Mechanic

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

Perform routine and semi-skilled tasks related to the plumbing trade in the maintenance, alteration and repair of building systems and related facilities equipment. Under the general direction of a journey-level craftsperson, Lead Plumber, or the direct supervision of the Plumbing Supervisor, or Sr. Superintendent, independently or as part of a crew, run the sewer jet to machine clean sewer and storm drains, clean out sediment traps in waste system, and appropriately use and maintain sewer jet equipment. Install and maintain piping systems and fixtures as instructed. 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 of plumbing trade sufficient to provide routine assistance to journeymen Plumbers and working knowledge of various tools, equipment and supplies of the Plumber's trade (Required)

Ability to operate a sewer jetter following established procedures and safety practices (Required)

Ability to read and comprehend English text required to comprehend work orders, reports, operating instructions clearly and accurately. Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff (Required)

Ability to read blueprints (Required)

Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team (Required)

Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction (Required)

Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g. dirty, noisy, etc. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures (Required)

Ability to work overtime and weekends (Required)

Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop, push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs, heavier with assistance (Required)

Working knowledge of standard safe work practices (Required)

Ability to make minor repairs, replacements, or installations using a variety of trade skills and equipment/tools (Preferred)

Ability to operate a drain line video camera and a pipe depth locator and certified in the abatement of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mold highly preferred (Preferred)

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

3:00PM - 11:30PM
Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA
Complete Position Description

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