Hvac Mechanic

Job Posting Details

2 positions available

Payroll Title : HVAC MECH

Job Code : 8185

Job Open Date : 05 / 01 / 24

Application Review Begins : 05 / 16 / 24

Department Code (Name) : FACM (Facilities Management)

Percentage of Time : 100%

Union Code (Name) : K8-Skilled Trades

Employee Class (Appointment Type) : Staff : Career

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Salary Grade : N / A

Full Hourly Rate : $43.89 / hr.

Work Location : FACM- 1503 Navigator Bldg 897

Working Days and Hours : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-4 : 00pm

Benefits Eligibility : Full Benefits

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement :

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission, and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities.

Our Goals Are To :

• Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world
• Ensure the long-term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment.
• Provide excellence in service to the campus community and achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work.

Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UCand why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties :

Working on a zone maintenance team composed of all trades, incumbent performs HVAC maintenance work. Installs, repairs, maintains, and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning and pneumatic systems and equipment.

Installs, repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating and boiler tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems.

Makes working drawings and control diagrams for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Works with others as part of a team.

Provides direct customer service to campus community.

Required Qualifications

4-6 years- Journeyman level experience in HVAC field

4-6 years- HVAC Diagnostic and Trouble Shooting Experience

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification

Extensive knowledge & experience working on cooling and heating equipment

Understanding of HVAC Methods

Must have attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well on a team with diverse individuals

Ability to work well independently

Strong problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma

Special Conditions of Employment

Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program

Possess valid EPA Universal Technician Certificate.

Must be able to take night and weekend call-backs.

Satisfactory conviction history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time :

90%- Technical

Installs, repairs, maintains, inspects, and adjusts heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Installs, repairs, adjusts, and maintains electronic and pneumatic control systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, air compressors, steam and hot water boilers, heating tubes, heat exchangers, fans, dampers, hydraulic units, control and monitoring systems.

Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment, such as changing oil and filters, cleaning strainers, cleaning condensers and cooling towers.

Performs welding, soldering, and brazing, as required. Performs facility audits of buildings within assigned zone, and issues corrective work orders for any discrepancies noted.

Designs, fabricates, and installs plumbing systems of steel pipe, copper pipe, tubing, etc. Designs, fabricates and installs sheet metal and other types of ductwork for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Assists water treatment engineer in maintaining chemical balance in boiler feed water, chiller water, and equipment cooling loops.

10%-General, Safety & Security

Utilizes hand held radio to communicate with dispatcher, supervisor and co-workers. Participates in safety and professional training programs.

Participates in maintaining a work environment which is conducive to the mission of Physical Facilities. Proactive in providing a positive customer service environment.

Performs work in a safe manner, abiding by all UCSB policies and procedures including, but not limited to : breathing apparatus, respiratory protection, asbestos and lead paint safety procedures, hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding and safety harness.

Adheres to current safety regulations and precautions as prescribed by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Uniform Building Code and EPA, including storage and disposal procedures, common safety shop practices, guidelines or polices per other applicable Federal, State and local agencies.

Understands and adheres to the safety practices on use of all hand and power tools associated with this position, electrical and other building and maintenance trades.

Understands and adheres to current safety practices in relation to proper ventilation and non-smoking rules when working with flammable substances and harmful inhalants.

Participates in and complies with departmental safety programs; required to comply with FM Safety Program as implemented by supervisor.

Promptly reports on the job accidents to the supervisor. Locks unoccupied areas before leaving them, including windows and doors.

Keeps vehicle locked when unoccupied, including all tool storage bins. Safeguards assigned keys and radio by keeping them on person at all times during working hours and securing them at the end of shift.

Unless on official business, work keys are to remain on campus at all times.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy With Interim Revisions

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs With Interim Revisions.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.

Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information :

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information

• University of California Policy on Vaccinations With Interim Amendments
• Covered Individuals : A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education / training.

A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For more information :

University of California's Affirmative Action Policy

University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy

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