Facilities Mechanic-Plumbing

Job Posting

Perform routine and semi-skilled tasks related to the plumbing trade in the maintenance, alteration and repair of building systems and related facilities equipment. Under the general direction of a journey-level craftsperson, Lead Plumber, or the direct supervision of the Plumbing Supervisor, or Sr. Superintendent, independently or as part of a crew, run the sewer jet to machine clean sewer and storm drains, clean out sediment traps in waste system, and appropriately use and maintain sewer jet equipment. Install and maintain piping systems and fixtures as instructed. Perform various other routine or semi-skilled duties related to construction trades including those tasks normally performed by a Facilities Worker.

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

• General knowledge of plumbing trade sufficient to provide routine assistance to journeymen Plumbers and working knowledge of various tools, equipment and supplies of the Plumber's trade (Required)
• Ability to operate a sewer jetter following established procedures and safety practices (Required)
• Ability to read and comprehend English text required to comprehend work orders, reports, operating instructions clearly and accurately. Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff (Required)
• Ability to read blueprints (Required)
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team (Required)
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction (Required)
• Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g. dirty, noisy, etc. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and / or extreme temperatures (Required)
• Ability to work overtime and weekends (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop, push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs, heavier with assistance (Required)
• Working knowledge of standard safe work practices (Required)
• Ability to make minor repairs, replacements, or installations using a variety of trade skills and equipment / tools (Preferred)
• Ability to operate a drain line video camera and a pipe depth locator and certified in the abatement of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mold highly preferred (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Special Conditions for Employment

Schedule

6 : 30AM - 3 : 00PM

Union / Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description