Building Maintenance Worker

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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 06/18/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 06/27/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Join the Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) team at UC San Diego, a dynamic and innovative campus department dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the university community. As a valued RRSS team member, you will be contributing to a broad and complex organization consisting of five key units: Housing, Dining and Hospitality (HDH), Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS), the UC San Diego Bookstore, Triton Print & Digital Media, and the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, RRSS aims to inclusively meet the diverse needs of the UC San Diego community while fostering a sense of belonging for our students and staff. As a member of the HDH team, you will be part of a self-funded unit with over 900 staff employees, 1,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $250 million, providing housing and dining services to over 20,000 students, faculty, staff, and their families. RRSS is proud to promote and create opportunities for greater equity, diversity and inclusiveness within our division.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related facilities and equipment. May work independently, as part of a regular maintenance crew, or as an assistant to a skilled tradesman. Duties include but are not limited to: installing fire extinguishers and blackboards; cleaning roofs and patio drains, piping, clearing stoppages in sinks and toilets; doing preparatory work for painting projects including washing walls, filling in or smoothing surfaces, masking areas and setting up scaffolding; painting markings on asphalt, concrete floors and similar surfaces; replacing door closers, locks, latches, hinges and other building hardware; making minor repairs to office furniture and equipment; making repairs to fences and gates; operating and maintaining a variety of power and hand tools of the various trades. May drive a truck or other vehicle in the course of duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and ability to use hand tools and utilize equipment common to the building maintenance trade.

• Ability to request supplies, maintain inventory, and control stock for assigned areas.

• Technical ability to learn and use a computer and handle device to communicate via email and complete MAXIMO work order.

• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team or alone.

• Physical ability to perform indicated tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to safeguard keys issued for assigned areas.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people.
  Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Demonstrated skill in setting priorities in a changing work environment and assuring these priorities are met.

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

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, including greeting the customers, completing work in a professional, cooperative manner, providing a solution or an estimated time when you can get back to them, and following up till the job is completed.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a valid Class C Driver's License to operate a University vehicle. May participate in the DMV Pull program

• Job offer contingent upon successful background check.

• Overtime may be required

• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs

CANRA Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $46,625 - $59,195 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $22.33 - $28.35

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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 status under state or federal law.

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