Department Summary
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 broad direction of Utilities, Senior Educational Facility Planner, Assistant Director, and Director of Maintenance & Alterations, provide full responsibility over a staff of building engineers to provide preventative maintenance, repair service, maintenance, operation, renovation, and project engineering for campus-wide HVAC system. Provide direct and oversight supervision of up to 40 staff personnel including Lead Steam Operating Engineers, Steam Operating Engineers, Lead Service Engineers, Service Engineers, and Facility Mechanics/Workers. Plan and schedule work, prioritize and assign resources, evaluate performance, and develop programs to improve productivity. Prepare project budgets, work estimates, and monitor project budget performance. Select, hire, and train personnel, evaluate their performance, and administer discipline when necessary in accordance with university policy and represented employee contracts. Provide technical coaching and interface with non-university service providers. Represent Maintenance & Alterations (Facilities Management) department and its associated staff to academic and all levels of University administration.
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
10+ years Experience in the HVAC Building Operation Trade (Required)
1. Skill in supervising and working knowledge of human resource management sufficient to conduct performance appraisals, counseling and feedback sessions, and implementation of progressive corrective actions to a multi craft unionized workforce. (Required)
2. Detailed knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials of the Operating and Service Engineer trades, including achievement of Service Engineer level skills and in the service of building automation systems. (Required)
3. Working knowledge of: electrical distribution equipment, i.e., emergency generators, motors, control schematics, transformers, switchgears; components of air distribution systems, i.e., fans, heating/cooling coils, filters, drive units, heat exchangers, hydronic distribution systems, damper systems (Required)
4. Skill in: modifying or adapting a building’s mechanical systems for optimum efficiency and economy of operation; implementing and monitoring a quality control program sufficient to meet established specifications in the performance of preventive maintenance and mechanical alteration projects. (Required)
5. Detailed knowledge of control theories that are used in practice to control HVAC equipment, steam generating and distribution equipment, Chilled water manufacturing & distribution equipment, Compressed air systems, Vacuum systems, Process water systems and Heating systems (Required)
6. Detailed knowledge of steam generating and distributing equipment, i.e., high pressure steam boilers and piping auxiliaries and water treatment. (Required)
7. Skill in: reading & interpreting technical documents or specifications related to mechanical air distribution systems, large capacity refrigeration systems, electrical, pipefitting, plumbing & sheet metal trades sufficient to direct work; evaluating progress & ensuring assignments meet standards. (Required)
8. Skill in: managing all administrative and technical aspects of construction and mechanical alteration projects in a variety of special use buildings; preparing written cost estimates for replacement, renewal, modification projects and budget status reports. (Required)
9. Working knowledge of: all phases of repair, construction and mechanical alteration work performed by skilled trades personnel; all phases of feasibility, engineering, design and development phase of a structure?s mechanical distribution systems. (Required)
10. Ability to write project specific plans to ensure the mechanical integrity of any distribution, large capacity refrigeration system; organize information material and people in a systematic way in order to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort in the process of completing projects. (Required)
11. Working knowledge of construction trade practices, codes and safety requirements sufficient to prepare work scopes, budget and schedules, address project related delays or disruptions, and bring closure within stated timeframes and guidelines. (Required)
12. Ability to read, interpret and draw conclusions from information generated by computerized reporting systems, to monitor performance and trends, identify anomalies and ability to supervise all aspects of material handling to enhance zone effectiveness and productivity (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Other Type of Degree Complete an HVAC Apprenticeship or equivalent education and work experience (Required)
EPA 608 Certificate (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in group meetings to: obtain information, explain policies, procedures, etc., persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion, actions, etc. (Required)
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials of the electrical, pipefitting, plumbing and sheet metal trades sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure craft work assignments meet stated standards. (Required)
Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License and ability to drive a University light vehicle in the course of performing job duties (Required)
Schedule
6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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