Hvac Watch Mechanic (8193C), Facilities Services - 57036

HVAC Watch Mechanic (8193C), Facilities Services - 57036 About Berkeley
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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, the Cal Zero Waste program.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 15, 2023
Responsibilities
HVAC WATCH ENGINEER
Responsible for environmental control of facilities on Campus which includes; temperature of individual rooms and zones, operation and maintenance of pneumatic and electronic control systems. Act as a first responder to campus emergencies. Primary first responders to OLAC and BSL3 alarms. Monitor and adjust chiller systems, air conditioning, refrigeration and steam heating systems to include all equipment pertaining to each system. Manage building conditions through the utilization of computerized EMS control systems. Responsible for maintenance and repairs to all existing building systems. These systems include but are not limited to fans, fume hoods, VFD's, humidifiers, cooling towers, PRV's, boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, heating and cooling coils. Air filter and belt replacement as required. The ability to lift and maneuver up to 75-pound objects safely and be able to work safely on ladders and in small spaces within the campus environment. Coordinate appropriate repairs with other trades at Facilities Services. Work with all other trades to maintain all buildings in a good working order.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required. Consult manager 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 as required.
SAFETY
Adhere to all University and Departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Employee must possess five years journeyman experience in a comparable position or related experience in a university, hospital or large building complex. Must be able to: Knowledge of and ability to conform to Facilities Services, University, state, and federal policies and Procedures, including safety policies such as the IIPP, Hazardous Materials Communications Program and Health and Safety Manuals. Be able to work with a fitted respirator as required. Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to track jobs to completion and prioritize requirements; able to work and support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others. Must be able to read information from equipment manufacturers' manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade-specific manuals and practices, and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform. Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations. Ability to communicate clearly over the telephone and two-way radio. Ability to execute all job assignments in a timely manner. Employee must be available to respond to emergencies, work on-call, weekend on-call, rotating shifts, watch and holidays. Adhere to Facilities Services' work rules and Code of Conduct. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
Education/Training:
Must have completed a five-year apprenticeship program or equivalent. Education and training in controls can be through documented experience and/or industrial/vocational or an accredited college or university.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $64.80 (step 1.0).
This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.