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Facilities Mechanic - Electric

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $37.47/Hr. - USD $37.47/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 31, 2026
Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and Supervisor/Lead, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality. The incumbent performs semi-skilled tasks, not requiring a licensed technician, involving the installation, removal, repair, and preventive maintenance, of various components, circuits, and equipment, related to electrical and access control systems on a regular and continuous basis. Work on de-energized circuits and systems operating at up to and including 277 volts. Repair and install new electrical feeders, conduits, boxes, outlets, fixtures and equipment necessary to provide complete working circuits for a variety of electrically powered appliances and equipment. Understand how to energize and de-energize electrical circuits and systems. Repair and install new access control and electrified door hardware systems and their components, including card readers, electrified door releases, interfaces with panic hardware, and power supplies. Assist journey-level electricians in diagnosing and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical circuits, components, and systems. Assist journey-level electricians in completing repairs to higher level electrical equipment including circuit breakers, panels, distribution systems, motors, and emergency power systems operating at up to 480 volts. Assist journey-level electricians with maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems and components. Maintain all tools and equipment in the proper fashion including vehicles and carts, personally assigned tools, and departmental tools. Perform various administrative and follow-up tasks related to completing work orders forms, logs, and vehicle inspection sheets for example. 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* Two years experience in performing semi-skilled electrical tasks, including minor electrical repair on de-energized electrical circuits. (Required) Ability to perform routine and semi-skilled electrical tasks, including minor electrical repair on de-energized electrical circuits. (Required) Working knowledge of various power and hand tools, equipment, materials and methods of the electrician's trade. (Required) Ability to recognize electrical system and equipment malfunctions, signs of damage deterioration or need for adjustment. Working knowledge of standard safety practices and methods. (Required) Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, student residents, guests and contractors. (Required) Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear and concise grammatically correct information. Skill in reading, understanding and interpreting administrative policy and procedure manuals. (Required) Basic writing skill sufficient to complete forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend. Skill in reading Standard English text in order to follow through on work orders and carry out assignments. (Required) Skill in prioritizing assignments when there are changes in workload and/or competing deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments. (Required) Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Ability to operate basic functions of a personal computer. (Required) Ability to lift tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds 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. Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, pull and crouch for extended periods as required to complete job assignments. Capable of distinguishing different colors. (Required) Ability to work in dirty and noisy conditions, in wet or humid weather and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work in confined spaces. (Required) Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C. (Required) Ability to work overtime, weekends and various shifts. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations California Driver's License current (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. Color Vision Testing Back-lifting Exam (Required) Schedule Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Union/Policy Covered K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT317000-JC008217-PD164986