Resident Mechanic

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), 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&HS 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&HS 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. AMAZING BENEFITS AS OF DAY 1!

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor/Lead, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. The Residential Mechanic will diagnose, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and mechanical components of residential appliances such as dishwashers, refrigeration units, ice machines, stove/ovens, garbage disposals and microwaves, etc. The Residential Mechanic is responsible for installing, adjusting, maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems equipment, instruments and controls and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks on a regular and continuous basis, including plumbing, mechanical and electrical repairs for other residential equipment, appliances and furnishings.

The Residential Mechanic will perform duties using appropriate safe practices, work methods and procedures; write concise, accurate reports; and complete log/records of work or service performed. Duties include frequently loading and unloading and installation of mechanical equipment from ground level and elevated surfaces with or without assistance. The Residential Mechanic will interact with various department contacts and UCLA personnel while performing duties and will be required to maintain a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Complete other duties as assigned.

* 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.

• 2 years previous experience working on HVAC equipment and proficiency to diagnose, repair and maintain residential kitchen equipment and HVAC equipment. (Required)
• General knowledge of the theory and operation of major types of refrigeration equipment and of the materials, equipment and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of such equipment. Working knowledge of mechanical components including motors, gears, bearings and fans. (Required)
• Working knowledge to diagnose, repair and maintain residential kitchen equipment (i.e. dishwashers, ovens, garbage disposals, etc.) utilizing a variety of test equipment and instruments. Working knowledge of plumbing procedures, including pipe line and device repair and replacement (Required)
• Working knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration equipment and distribution systems including function, operation and servicing procedures. Working knowledge of refrigeration units and auxiliaries, electrical motors, computerized motor control systems, air compressors and auxiliaries, water conditioning systems, water distribution systems and pumps. (Required)
• Working knowledge of 120/208V electrical systems and components and automatic controls. Working knowledge of proper operation of testing equipment such as amp meters, volt meters, ohm meters, compound gauges and other test equipment. Capable of distinguishing different colors. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry repairs. Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical diagrams. (Required)
• Skill in operating all hand and power tools to include hand drills, electrical snakes, saws and grinders. Skill in performing basic arithmetic calculations sufficient to calculate work areas and materials. (Required)
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job…