Maintenance Mechanic

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student‑residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment.

No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor/Lead, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA. The Maintenance Mechanic independently performs a variety of semi‑skilled preventative and general maintenance tasks, not requiring a licensed technician, involving the installation, removal, diagnosis, repair, alterations, and preventive maintenance, of buildings, their associated utility systems, various parts, equipment, and assemblies, on a regular and continuous basis.

Required skills will include knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, doors and windows, building hardware appliances, floor and ceiling systems, roofing, and basic construction methods. Independently analyze problems in order to determine and obtain the necessary information, organize and analyze the information, form conclusions, and present conclusions/proposals verbally or in writing as requested. Complete proper repairs using correct materials displaying a high level of workmanship while following safe work practices.

May assist other mechanics in diagnosing and repairing campus equipment with complex, unusual and/or very difficult problems; assist other skilled trade workers in maintenance and repair of buildings and campus facilities. Experience in the use of building and maintenance parts and materials, and standard hand and power tools is required. The position is physically demanding and the necessity to work varying and sometimes extended hours under difficult conditions should be expected.

The ability to read, write, and speak English, to prepare forms and paperwork associated with the various tasks, to operate a personal computer, and to drive a car or small truck are also required.

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.

• 5 years experience working as a Maintenance Mechanic or similar position outside a University setting. (Required) Or
• 3 years work experience as a Facilities Mechanic or similar position within a University or similar setting. (Required)
• Working knowledge of plumbing fixtures and procedures, and the ability to independently perform a variety of semi‑skilled plumbing repairs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic electric theory, wiring, and 120/208v electrical systems and low‑voltage 12v/24v electrical systems, and the ability to independently perform semi‑skilled electrical repairs. (Required)
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment including motors, fans, heaters, air conditioners, and controls, and the ability to independently perform semi‑skilled mechanical repairs. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of building materials and equipment, including the ability to perform a variety of semi‑skilled carpentry and general maintenance repairs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of cardkey door locks and their operating systems, including the ability to use a portable programmer to identify and resolve problems. (Required)
• Knowledge of safety standards and safe working practices, including the ability to select…