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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Posted Date
10/22/2025
Salary Range: $52.26 - 52.26 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
26776

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.


Under the direction of the Facilities Management leadership, the HVAC Operating Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems across UCLA Health facilities. The incumbent ensures environmental conditions meet patient care, research, and administrative needs while maintaining compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards. Duties include operating and maintaining central plant systems, performing inspections, responding to service calls, and documenting all work in accordance with departmental procedures.


Salary Rate: $52.26/hour

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an operating engineer, HVAC mechanic, or stationary engineer.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with HVACR equipment.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented approach.
  • Experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or research laboratory environment.
  • Familiarity with Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar building automation systems.
  • Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices.