HVAC Maintenance Mechanic - 141436

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Building Operations is a large division within the Facilities Management (FM) Department. Building Operations provides the campus community, including two medical centers and other off-site locations with optimal working and learning environments through well-maintained buildings and uninterrupted utilities. The annual budget for FM's Building Operation's is $20 Million with $40 Million for utility expenses.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision perform journey level work independently or as part of regular maintenance crew. May be assigned duties in a variety of skilled tasks in building maintenance and surveillance for the entire campus to identify a variety of problems inside and outside of campus buildings with focus on building systems and sub-systems; perform minor repairs while on rounds. Assess and determine severity of problems in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, building controls, and locks; make adjustments, reset or perform minor repairs to bring equipment back in service. Perform a variety of readings, test procedures on boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, soft water systems, deionized water, electrical and electronics systems. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as: fan greasing, filter changing, water treatment, valve exercising, chilled and hot water system flushing and balancing. Demonstrate strong customer service by presenting a professional appearance and effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students in a helpful and respectful manner. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with members of the campus community.

• Journey level skill in one or more of the following skilled trades: building systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, electronic, pneumatic controls, sheet metal, and/or locks. Knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals with respect to building systems and equipment.

• Experience working with main utilities including: gas mains, water mains, sewer mains, main electrical feed to buildings, street lighting, storm drain systems, sea water systems and irrigation systems.

• Experience assessing and repairing pumps, air handlers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, flush valves, faucets, p-traps, urinals, fume hoods, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, electronic controls, sheet metal components, and locks. Work experience resetting electrical breakers.

• Ability to safeguard, secure, and maintain keys, tools, and equipment that is issued.

• Experience working in all building codes including but not limited to, Uniform Building Code (UBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Fire Codes.

• Experience using and maintaining of hand and power tools related to job functions.

• Demonstrated experience performing diagnostic tests for system operations and determining repair needs. Experience troubleshooting operational problems and making necessary adjustments or repairs.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with people of many diverse backgrounds including students, staff, faculty and guests. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of the campus community.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, system diagrams, isometric drawings and schematics

• Knowledge of safety codes, rules and regulations.

• Experience operating personal computers using a variety of software packages such as, but not limited to: MS Outlook, Excel, Access, Oracle, online electronic timekeeping system, Internet Explorer and computerized maintenance management systems (MAXIMO).

• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.

• Ability to wear and use all personal protective equipment (PPE) furnished to you by the University

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment for the campus community including any visitors. Make others aware of any know dangers so they will not put themselves in harm's way.

-DOJ, FBI, and DMV Background checks with clearances required prior to hire.

-Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

-Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the University's needs. Must be able to work overtime for training purposes. May need to work five 8-hour or four 10-hour shifts, and work independently.

-Works in morgues/gross anatomy/pathological laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of worker and/or contaminated by radioactive biohazardous substances.