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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 general supervision of the Fire Alarm & Security Systems Supervisor and direction of the Lead Electrician or journey-level technician, the Facilities Mechanic performs routine, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks associated with fire alarm, life-safety, and electronic security systems. The Facilities Mechanic assists with and independently performs assigned inspection, preventive maintenance, installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and documentation of fire alarm and security system equipment including access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarm, panic/duress alarm, and related low-voltage systems. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with electronic, electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage systems. The employee must be able to troubleshoot problems systematically, identify defective equipment or wiring, make repairs within the scope of the classification, and communicate conditions requiring assistance from journey-level technicians, supervisors, vendors, or other UCLA trades. Work may be performed independently or as part of a crew and may require coordination with electricians, other Facilities Management trades, UCLA departments, contractors, vendors, and other University stakeholders.
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
- Ability to: perform routine electrical maintenance tasks, including electrical repair on de-energized electrical circuits; read project specifications, blue prints, and technical trade related manuals. (Required)
- Working knowledge of: various power and hand tools, equipment and materials of the electrician's trade; standard safe work practices. (Required)
- Ability to: work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with other trades; work independently and follow through on assignments; adhere to department policies and procedures; provide direction to Facilities Workers as part of a team. (Required)
- Skill in: reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments; using oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information; writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. (Required)
- Working knowledge of various types of electronic security systems including surveillance cameras, intrusion detection systems, access control systems, panic alarm systems, and related equipment in order to: install and maintain said systems and equipment, understand their operating principles, and use basic troubleshooting methods. (Required)
- Ability to: use a variety of power or hand tools and electronic testing equipment; troubleshoot and repair de-energized electrical systems and equipment for malfunctions, sign of damage, deterioration, or adjustment. (Required)
- Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude; prioritize assignments and complete projects in a timely manner; consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position; consistently be present at job/work. (Required)
- Ability to: stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, reach, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods; work from ladders and in ceilings, mechanical spaces, equipment rooms, rooftops, confined areas, and other locations normally encountered while servicing fire alarm and security equipment. (Required)
- Ability to independently lift, lower, carry, push, or move tools, equipment, materials, ladders, and components weighing up to 60 pounds as required in the performance of assigned duties (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (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
Schedule
6:30AM - 3:00PM
Union/Policy Covered
K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA
Complete Position Description
Organization
Working at University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.
UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.
The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.
The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.
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