HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

Under the supervision of the HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, seawater distribution systems, refrigeration, clean labs, fume hoods, kitchen machinery, and automatic controls' systems common to all UC Santa Cruz buildings. To keep up with rapidly evolving HVAC/R and BMS technology, the incumbent requests all training necessary to perform assigned duties.

Budgeted Salary: $56.81/hour. Upon successfully completing the 6 month probation period, there will be a salary increase from Step 1.0 ($56.81) to Step 2.0 ($63.14). Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: K7 Union Job Code Classification: 008185 (HVAC MECH) Travel: Up to 25% of the time

Job Duties

• 25% - Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• 10% - System troubleshooting
• 10% - Automated Equipment Controls
• 10% - Gas-Fired Equipment
• 10% - Tool Use
• 10% - Water Treatment
• 10% - HVAC Equipment Maintenance
• 5% - Documentation & Plan Review
• 5% - Tools & Equipment Maintenance
• 5% - Safety & Administration

Required Qualifications

• EPA refrigerant certification, Type I & II minimum
• Journey-level experience and skills in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical wiring diagrams, and electronic schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic, electric circuitry, and pneumatic controls.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and safety standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with members of the campus community.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Universal-level EPA refrigerant certification

Special Conditions of Employment

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Must have the ability to: operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpster or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• The ability to move up to 75 pounds. Performs duties in confined spaces, noisy mechanical rooms, manholes, attics, from ladders, and other disadvantaged locations.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises by responding to overtime callouts before and after standard scheduled hours of work.
• Ability to work a temporary alternative schedule or shift (e.g., swing shift) as requested by supervisor.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.
• MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Safety Statement

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

Notice of Availability

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: . This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.