HVAC Watch Mechanic Facilities Services

About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. Departmental Overview Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, and the Cal Zero Waste program. Position Summary This position maintains and repairs the steam and refrigeration equipment on campus. The HVAC/Steamfitter engages in projects requiring highly specialized steamfitter/refrigeration mechanical work for campus clients under general supervision. Responsibilities Steamfitting / Refrigeration (60%) Repair and maintain large chiller systems. Repair and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. Maintain all equipment pertaining to each system, including low, medium, and high‑pressure steam lines and traps, pressurized, gravity, and vacuum condensate return systems, condensate and steam-operated pumps. Repair or replace pneumatic control valves relating to pressure‑reducing stations, radiators, heating coils, convectors, unit heaters and boiler controls. Maintain steam distribution systems in steam manholes as required. Install and repair lab steam, vacuum, air, oxygen lines, hard pneumatic lines and control valves. Repair heat exchangers for heating, domestic and industrial hot water. Repair, maintain autoclaves, cage washers, dishwashers, warm rooms, cold rooms, constant temperature rooms, growth chambers, incubators, dehumidifiers and humidifiers. Repair and replace controls on heat exchangers for heating and domestic hot water. Administrative Duties (30%) Adhere to scheduling of work through the work management program. Consult the shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information. Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments. Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent. Obtain materials and equipment. Safety (5%) Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines. Attend job‑related and safety training as required. Be personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines and instructions. Other (5%) Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Must possess five years apprentice or equivalent work experience and two years journeyman experience in a craft‑related trade. Experience using a variety of craft techniques and all tools pertaining to the trade, including welding, brazing, soft and hard solder and pipe fitting. Ability to access small or tight areas and operate around obstacles that require stairs and ladders; ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Repair and test boilers, including all piping, gas valves, low water and make‑up valves, replacement of controls and failed components. Tra uniquhp, repair and replace heat exchangers and their components for hot, domestic and industrial hot water, replacement of heating and cooling coils, and all control valves larger than one inch. Repair or replace radiators, convectors, baseboard heaters, heating and cooling coils and their actuators. Repair, replace and, when necessary, adjust controls on hy‑, domestic and industrial hot water heat exchangers. Install hard pipe pneumatic control lines for new and existing control systems. Repair or replace pneumatic diaphragms over one inch in diameter. Perform maintenance on permanent chillers, air conditioning, humidity control systems, absorbers, growth chambers, cold rooms, warm rooms, constant temperature rooms, walk‑in boxes, reach‑in boxes, incubators, air driers for compressors, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Repair and replace low, medium and high‑pressure steam lines, strainers and steam traps condensate lines, hot water lines and chilled water lines. Repair and replace pressure‑reducing stations and their components on steam, air and water lines in buildings. Coordinate preventive maintenance for autoclaves, dishwashers, cage washers and all related piping, valves and steam traps. Repair and replace hard‑piped air lines, valves and pressure switches on compressors and vacuum pumps. Knowledge of and ability to conform to University, state, and federal policies and procedures including safety policies such as the EPA, IIPP, Hazard Communication Program, and Health and Safety Manual. Ability to work with a fitted work respirator as required. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with campus community members, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multicultural environment. Track jobs to completion and prioritize requirements; support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others. Read equipment manufacturer manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local codes, trade‑specific manuals and determine equipment performance requirements. Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations. Execute all job assignments in a timely manner. Communicate clearly over the telephone and two‑way radio. Availability to respond to emergencies, work on‑call, rotating swing shift and holidays. Adhere to Facilities Services' work rules and Code of Conduct. Education / Training 5‑year apprenticeship or equivalent training and work experience. Salary & Benefits The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73.25 per hour. This is a non‑exempt, bi‑weekly paid position. The position is a full‑time career position that is eligible for full benefits. Other Requirements Valid driver's license and driving record in accordance with local policies, or enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr