HVAC Watch Mechanic (8193C), Facilities Services - #89715

University of California Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Pay: $77/hr

Shift: Full time

HVAC Watch Mechanic (8193C), Facilities Services - #89715 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.

Position Summary

The HVAC Watch Mechanic is 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. This position serves as a first responder to campus emergencies and as primary first responder to OLAC and BSL3 alarms. The HVAC Watch Mechanic monitors and adjusts chiller systems, air conditioning, refrigeration and steam heating systems to include all equipment pertaining to each system and manages building conditions through the utilization of computerized EMS and other control systems. The HVAC Watch Mechanic performs maintenance and repairs to all existing building systems and coordinates appropriate repairs with other trades at Facilities Services.

Application Review Date

**The First Review Date for this job is:** November 13, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

HVAC WATCH ENGINEER - 80%

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. First responders 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 and other control systems.

Responsible for maintenance and repairs to all existing building systems. These systems include but are not limited to fans, fume hoods, Bio Safety Cabinets and Maintain pool chemical feeders, 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 good working order.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - 10%

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 - 5%

Adhere to all University and Departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required.

OTHER - 5%

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.