Job Description

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 Facilities Worker will be tasked with performing low-skilled and non-technical assignments associated with cleaning, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of facilities equipment, systems, and components. Specifically, these duties will include, but may not be limited to cleaning, lubricating and minor maintenance of various heating and cooling components including grills, registers drain pans, coils fans and belts. Assist more senior departmental members with repairs as needed. Prepare all required forms, reports, and documentation associated with assigned tasks

Job Qualifications

Basic knowledge of plumbing procedures, including pipe and device repair and replacement.
Required

Basic knowledge of 120/208v electrical systems including minor automatic controls.
Required

Basic knowledge of mechanical components including motors and fans.
Required

Basic knowledge of energy management procedures.
Preferred

Basic knowledge of low pressure steam boilers.
Preferred

Demonstrated ability to perform unskilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry repairs.
Required

Ability to read and understand plumbing and electrical diagrams and work orders.
Required

Ability to correctly and skillfully operate various standard, handpower tools and equipment to include voltage meter, multimeter, hand drills, electrical snakes, saws, grinders and roto hammers.
Required

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficient to
determine and carry out job duties.
Required

Skills in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend.
Required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, student residents, guests and contractors.
Required

Skill in prioritizing assignments when there are changed in workload and/or competing deadlines.
Required

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments.
Required

Skill in reading, understanding and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals.
Required

Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop, push, pull and lift/lower objects weighing up to 50lbs from floor to waist high and rotate upper torso. Ability to lift material and parts, up to 50 pounds, from shoulder to above head while standing on a ladder.
Required

Ability to work in dirty and noisy conditions, in wet or humid weather and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures.
Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties.
Required

Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods.
Required

Ability to distinguish amongst colors.
Required

Ability to work overtime, weekends and various shifts.
Required

Working knowledge of a personal computer and related software.
Preferred