Facilities Mechanic - Electric

FAC MECH (008217)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT317000-JC008217-PD164986

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

704362

Approved Date:

2/26/2025 11:27:05 AM

Date Last Edited:

2/26/2025 11:27:00 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

2/7/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5000O

Organization:

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5901D

Division:

ADMINISTRATION

Department:

317000 - ON CAMPUS HOUSING

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT317000-JC008217-PD164986

Position Description ID

164986

UC Payroll Title:

FAC MECH (008217)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

K4: Los Angeles Skilled Craft

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40049639

Reports to Payroll Title:

SKLD CRAFTS AND TRADES SUPV 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40058377

Department Head Payroll Title:

FAC PROJECT MGR 2

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

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. 

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.

Electrical

Under general direction from a journeyman electrician, perform routine and semi-skilled electrical tasks. Assist journeyman electrician by pulling various types and sizes of wire through conduit, duct system, or wiremold; assist in identifying malfunction and problems by reading indicator lights, on equipment, check for burnt, loose or dirty contacts, loose wires, work or broken parts , conduits, flexes, and faulty wire insulation. Repair, replace and/or clean florescent ballasts, light fixtures, diffusers, reflectors, lens, lamps, lamp holders, and sockets. Repair and replace minor electrical components, e.g., fuses, lights switches, receptacles. Assist journeyman electrician troubleshooting electrical circuits, controls and their components. Dismantle de-energized components, using appropriate tools, to repair fused and non-fused switches, circuit breakers, and relays. Replace de-energized components such as contacts, coils, relays, linkages, fuses, wiring, and related electrical parts. Make minor electrical repairs on de-energized electrical circuits; perform minor total rewiring of light fixtures. Assist journeyman electrician in maintaining and repairing distribution panels, circuit breakers, emergency power systems, starters, contactors, and motors. Reset panel board circuit breakers and replace fuses as directed. Perform preventative maintenance work that involves disassembly and inspection of parts, replacement of defective or work parts and reassembly of electrical equipment. Perform miscellaneous electrical installations and repairs on as needed basis.

35%

Access Control

Troubleshoot, repair, and install access control readers, card slots, door switches, door magnets and associated power supplies and hardware. Troubleshoot problems with data jacks and read heads for various types of access and point of sale readers. Make adjustments to door closures and electrified panic hardware. (E)  4. Remove doors and gain access to door closure for removal and replacement.

35%

Supplies & Equipment

Estimate materials and tools needed for specific repairs. Use, maintain, and store all materials and tools in line with established departmental practices.

20%

Work Orders

Complete assigned work orders in accordance with departmental guidelines. Complete work order forms, daily logs, vehicle inspection logs, preventive maintenance and other required documentation in a proper and legible fashion and turn in daily.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years

experience in performing semi-skilled electrical tasks, including minor electrical repair on de-energized electrical circuits.

Required

California Driver's License

current

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF 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

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Housing & Hospitality

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.