Stationary (Plant Operations) Engineer

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 280 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft.
Currently, Student Housing houses 45% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

Ready to power-up your career? Join our dynamic plant operations team as a Stationary Engineer supporting Student Housing - we'll even help you earn your EPA Certification!

At UCI, students are at the heart of everything we do - including how we care for their living spaces. We are seeking a dedicated Stationary Engineer skilled in plant operations to support the critical needs of our mechanical systems in student housing. In this role, you will maintain, operate, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across residence towers and halls. You'll play a key role in monitoring building equipment, conducting inspections, and solving daily operational challenges. Your technical expertise ensures our residence towers and halls run safely, efficiently, and sustainably - creating a welcoming home for our students.

Under supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Stationary Engineer shall perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems.

Required:

• Must have a valid California Driver License and be capable of driving a university vehicle to buildings on campus as required.
• Experience and knowledge working with Alerton Controllers.
• Experience in trouble-shooting electronic equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial kitchen equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing AERCO and Trane boiler and heating systems.
• Must have the ability to determine mechanical equipment efficiency and determine when equipment should be started or stopped to maintain specified services to the campus or outside vendors.
• Must have the ability to work any shift.
• Must maintain an orderly work area, including floors and outside areas.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, handling telephone calls in emergency situations.
• Must have a high school education or equivalent; two years formal vocational or technical training
• Must have at least three years' experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems and should have at least two years' experience in building operations.

Preferred:

• E.P.A. Certified Universal Technician Licenses.

Special Conditions:

• Must possess a valid California Driver License.
• Must possess EPA refrigerant handling Certification.
• Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedule. * Must be willing to work weekends.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $52.89 (Hourly).

As part of our commitment to employee growth and success, we offer professional development support, including the opportunity to obtain an EPA Certification License. We will provide the necessary training and resources to help qualified candidates achieve certification, enhance their skills, and advance their career within our organization.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.