Lead Maintenance Mechanic

#138524 Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Filing Deadline:
Wed 3/4/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 2/23/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under supervision, serve as a work leader and perform full range of skilled journey level maintenance mechanic work. 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively direct assigned personnel to work individually or in teams. Ability to establish, lead, and maintain positive and cooperative working relations with people of many diverse backgrounds.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in maintenance and repair procedures including but not limited to procedures including preventive maintenance, breakdown repair and troubleshooting.
• Ability to express work and equipment in technical terms or terms of the trade.
• Experience operating personal…