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UCLA

Public university in Los Angeles, CA

Facilities Worker - Physical Plant Equipment

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026Deadline 11/7/26
No salary listed
Entry
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of low-pressure steam boilers, plumbing procedures including pipe and device repair and replacement, mechanical components including motors and fans, and energy management procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of 120/208-volt electrical systems, including minor automatic controls, and the ability to distinguish among colors.
  • Ability to perform unskilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry repairs with guidance from skilled personnel.
  • Ability to operate standard hand and power tools and equipment, including voltage meters, multimeters, hand drills, electrical snakes, saws, grinders, and roto hammers.
  • Ability to read and understand plumbing and electrical diagrams and work orders.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to determine and carry out job duties, and write simple English phrases with correct grammar and spelling to complete accurate, comprehensible reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, student residents, guests, and contractors.
  • Skill in prioritizing assignments when workload changes or deadlines compete.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments.
  • Skill in reading, understanding, and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to stand, crawl, walk, stoop, push, pull, and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height and rotate the upper torso.
  • Ability to lift material and parts weighing up to 50 pounds from shoulder height to above the head while standing on a ladder.
  • Ability to work in dirty and noisy conditions, wet or humid weather, and fluctuating or extreme temperatures.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid California noncommercial Class C driver's license and be able to drive a truck or other light vehicle as part of the duties.
  • Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must complete satisfactory background and Live Scan background checks before starting or continuing employment, pass a satisfactory pre-placement physical examination, and provide proof of a satisfactory driving record; the position is subject to California DMV's Pull Notice System.
  • Must pass color vision testing and a back-lifting exam.
Responsibilities
  • Perform low-skilled and non-technical assignments associated with cleaning, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of facilities equipment, systems, and components.
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform minor maintenance on heating and cooling components, including grills, registers, drain pans, coils, fans, and belts.
  • Assist more senior departmental members with repairs as needed.
  • Prepare all required forms, reports, and documentation associated with assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience working on heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment, water conditioning systems, water distribution systems, and pumps.
  • One year of experience working on electrical motors and distribution systems, including their function, operation, and servicing procedures.

About the company

UCLA is the University of California, Los Angeles, a public research university in Los Angeles, California. It provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside research and public service.

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