TES is hiring two (2) HVAC Controls Systems operators to help support campus operations and provide emergency response services to campus building HVAC systems.

Duration: These roles are anticipated to last roughly 5- 6 months.

Compensation and Benefits: $41.09 per hour. Eligible for Full Medical Benefits, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Location: 100% on site

Available work schedules: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00PM - 6:00AM OR Sunday - Thursday 10:00PM - 6:00AM

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform journey level work independently or as part of regular maintenance crew. May be assigned duties in a variety of skilled tasks in building maintenance and surveillance for the entire campus to identify a variety of problems inside and outside of campus buildings with focus on building systems and sub-systems; perform minor repairs while on rounds. Assess and determine severity of problems in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, building controls, and locks; make adjustments, reset or perform minor repairs to bring equipment back in service. Perform a variety of readings, test procedures on boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, soft water systems, deionized water, electrical and electronics systems. Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as: fan greasing, filter changing, water treatment, valve exercising, and chilled and hot water system flushing and balancing. Demonstrate strong customer service by presenting a professional appearance and effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students in a helpful and respectful manner. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with members of the campus community.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by the University's needs. Must be able to work overtime for training purposes.

• Journey level skill in one or more of the following skilled trades: building systems, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, electronic, pneumatic controls, sheet metal, and/or locks. Knowledge and understanding of engineering fundamentals with respect to building systems and equipment.

• Proven experience working with main utilities including: gas mains, water mains, sewer mains, main electrical feed to buildings, street lighting, storm drain systems, sea water systems and irrigation systems.

• Experience assessing and repairing pumps, air handlers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, flush valves, faucets, p-traps, urinals, fume hoods, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, electronic controls, sheet metal components, and locks. Work experience resetting electrical breakers.

• Experience working in all building codes including but not limited to, Uniform Building Code (UBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Fire Codes.

• Experience performing diagnostic tests for system operations and determining repair needs. Experience troubleshooting operational problems and making necessary adjustments or repairs.

• Demonstrated experience using and maintaining of hand and power tools related to job functions.

• Proven experience reading and interpreting blueprints, system diagrams, isometric drawings and schematics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes, rules and regulations. Experience in the safeguarding and securing of keys issued.

• Experience operating personal computers using a variety of software packages such as, but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, Oracle, online electronic timekeeping system, Internet Explorer and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (such as MAXIMO).

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with people of many diverse backgrounds including students, staff, faculty and guests.

• DOJ, FBI, and DMV Background checks and clearances required prior to hire.

• Must possess and maintain valid California Driver license and participate in DMV Pull Program.

• Must be able to walk long distances with tool pouch through mechanical cores, upstairs and through utility tunnels via ladders.

• Must be able to move through limited access spaces such as small spaces and ceiling overheads.

• Must be willing and able to work in morgues/gross anatomy/pathological laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of worker and/or contaminated by radioactive bio-hazardous substances.

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