ELECTRICIAN, LEAD Fire Alarm (F/A)

Department Summary

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Facilities Management : Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Alarm Shop Electrical Supervisor and / or Manager for Electrical Systems, oversee and coordinate the work of the Alarm Shop Electricians, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers who are responsible for campus-wide and Center for Health Sciences Alarm projects including fixed priced jobs for tenant improvement projects, Deferred Maintenance projects, Fire Alarm periodic scheduled maintenance;
• Fire Alarm trouble call issues, and support to all Project Managers for multi-craft projects. Review and coordinate daily schedules and work;
• interface with client. Conduct job site assessment and evaluation; develop and review estimates; resolve project problems, coordinate outages, and ensure job is closed and charged properly;

participate in the Disaster Initial Response Team.

Salary & Compensation

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.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent education and experience. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of the alarm trade and related codes sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure that craft work assignments meet stated standards. (Required)
• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems, solid state controlled electrical devices, various power distribution equipment, auxiliary equipment and motor control systems. (Required)
• Skill in working with both digital and analog electrical devices / systems (i.e. microprocessors, programmable controllers, logic control devices). (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of materials equipment and tools of the Electrician's trade and ability to use a variety of power or hand tools and electronic testing equipment (Required)
• Ability to oversee / coordinate the work of Electricians, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers in order to assist Supervisor with feedback, counseling and providing information for performance evaluations and provide training / orientation.

Ability to coordinate with other construction trades (Required)

• Effective oral communications skills to obtain and convey accurate information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. (Required)
• Ability to perform basic math accurately and efficiently in order to maintain and monitor budgets of projects, review estimates, shop expenditures etc. (Required)
• Ability to read work project specifications, blue prints, and technical trade related manuals and troubleshoot and repair alarm systems and equipment for malfunctions, signs of damage, deterioration, or adjustment. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic electrical theory including AC / DC systems applications, protective relaying, NFPA 72, NEC / CEC, OSHA general safety rules, equipment, CA Administrative Codes including Titles 19, 22, 24, ADA, Joint Commissions and OSHPD that may affect projects, projected costs or personnel (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, plan prioritize assignments, organizes work assignments of crew, manage and coordinate a computerized work scheduling program for multi-crews working on various projects simultaneously, and complete projects in a timely manner (Required)
• Ability to use personal computer and standard office software such as Word, Excel etc. and the ability to program panels with manufacturer's supplied software. (Required)
• Working knowledge of construction trade practices and safety requirements sufficient to oversee all phases of repair and renovation work, prepare multicraft estimates, work scopes, budgets and schedules;

address project delays / disruptions and bring to closure within stated timeframes and guidelines (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Possession of California General Electrician Certificate, and / or California Fire / Life Tech certification. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check : Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement : Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical : Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record : The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Color Vision Testing
• Must carry a university cell phone. (Required)
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed (Required)
• Ability to work various shifts as needed (Required)

Schedule

7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Union / Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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