Steam Operator Engineer Lead

Employer: University of California, Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Department Summary

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 supervision of a Senior Superintendent, lead a small crew of Stationary Operating Engineers and Facility Workers who inspect, maintain, repair, modify and/or alter the high pressure steam generating, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems on the campus. In addition to performing the full range of duties o fa Stationary Operating Engineer, assign work orders to subordinates; provide workers with job instructions; monitor job performance and report to the Senior Superintendent on an ongoing basis. Review the accuracy of hours charged against job; order materials and supplies; respond to emergency calls by assigning appropriate personnel; train subordinates; and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested by the Supervisor.

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

Knowledge of functions, operation and servicing procedures for various HVAC systems, steam distribution, water treatment absorption/centrifugal refrigeration, water conditioning, pumps, piping, steam turbines, emergency generators, motor air compressors and auxiliary knowledge of related equipment (Required)

Have knowledge of computerized state-of-the-art technology, e.g., temperature controls, HVAC fan, filtration systems, dampers, and chillers. (Required)

Skill in analyzing information concerning the efficient/economical operation of heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in order to complete reports and/or make recommendations. (Required)

Ability to schedule, layout, coordinate and monitor work projects (Required)

Ability to orally communicate instructions in a clear, concise and grammatically correct manner. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators and customers (Required)

Ability to direct and inspect the work of subordinates, including: organizing work flow to accomplish established objectives and Ability for training, and evaluating subordinate effectiveness against job requirements (Required)

Ability to resolve any inaccuracies in workmanship and/or correct customer concerns (Required)

Oral communication skills to obtain and convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required)

Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the trade (Required)

Working knowledge of personal computer and software sufficient to review computerized building and maintenance management systems (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)

Have a EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification (Required)

Have a Los Angeles Unlimited Stationary Engineer License (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.

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.

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Schedule

6:00AM - 2:30PM, Monday through Friday
Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA
Complete Position Description

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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.