Lead Maintenance Mechanic - 138524

Under supervision, serve as a work leader and perform full range of skilled journey level maintenance mechanic work. May be assigned duties in a variety of skilled tasks in building maintenance and surveillance for the entire campus to identify a variety of problems inside and outside of campus buildings with focus on building systems and sub-systems; perform minor repairs while on rounds. Assess and determine severity of problems in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, building controls, and locks; make adjustments, reset or perform minor repairs to bring equipment back in service. Perform a variety of readings, test procedures on boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, soft water systems, deionized water, electrical and electronics systems. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as: fan greasing, filter changing, water treatment, valve exercising, chilled and hot water system flushing and balancing. Demonstrate strong customer service by presenting a professional appearance and effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students in a helpful and respectful manner. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with members of the campus community.

• Journey level skill in one or more of the following skilled trades: building systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, electronic, pneumatic controls, sheet metal, and/or locks. Knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals with respect to building systems and equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively direct assigned personnel to work individually or in teams. Ability to establish, lead, and maintain positive and cooperative working relations with people of many diverse backgrounds.

• Experience working with main utilities including: gas mains, water mains, sewer mains, main electrical feed to buildings, street lighting, storm drain systems, sea water systems and irrigation systems.

• Experience assessing and repairing pumps, air handlers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, flush valves, faucets, p-traps, urinals, fume hoods, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, electronic controls, sheet metal components, and locks. Work experience resetting electrical breakers.

• Ability to safeguard, secure, and maintain keys, tools, and equipment that is issued.

• Experience working in all building codes including but not limited to, Uniform Building Code (UBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Fire Codes.

• Experience using and maintaining of hand and power tools related to job functions.

• Demonstrated experience performing diagnostic tests for system operations and determining repair needs. Experience troubleshooting operational problems and making necessary adjustments or repairs.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with people of many diverse backgrounds including students, staff, faculty and guests. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of the campus community.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, system diagrams, isometric drawings and schematics

• Knowledge of safety codes, rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated skills in maintenance and repair procedures including but not limited to procedures including preventive maintenance, breakdown repair and troubleshooting.

• Ability to express work and equipment in technical terms or terms of the trade.

• Experience operating personal computers using a variety of software packages such as, but not limited to: MS Outlook, Excel, Access, Oracle, online electronic timekeeping system, Internet Explorer and computerized maintenance management systems (MAXIMO).

• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.

• Effectively operate personal computers and mobile devices using a variety of software applications including but not limited to MS Word, Outlook, Excel, online timekeeping systems, Internet browsers and computerized work management systems such as Maximo.

• Demonstrated ability to properly train employees including Building Maintenance Workers and Building Mechanics

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment for the campus community including any visitors. Make others aware of any know dangers so they will not put themselves in harm's way.

• DOJ, FBI, and DMV Background checks with clearances required prior to hire.

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Must be able to walk long distances with tool pouch through mechanical cores, upstairs and through utility tunnels via ladders.

• Must be able to move through limited access spaces such as small spaces and ceiling overheads.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the University's needs. Must be able to work overtime for training purposes. May need to work five 8-hour or four 10-hour shifts, and work independently.

• Ability to work in morgues/gross anatomy/pathological laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of worker and/or contaminated by radioactive biohazardous substances.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace