Temporary Senior Building Maintenance Worker

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles. The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

Requirements

Experience performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliance, and general building maintenance in residential, commercial, or institutional facilities.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and complete maintenance repairs using hand and power tools while maintaining accurate work orders and documentation.
Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple work orders and use basic computer applications, email, and maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining student housing, apartment communities, hotels, hospitals, or other multi-unit residential facilities.
Experience with appliance repair, electronic lock systems, preventative maintenance programs, or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance on Housing facilities, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliances, locks, and general building systems.
Respond to work orders by diagnosing issues, completing repairs, documenting work performed, and communicating job status to residents while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and equipment upkeep to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained residential facilities.
Support departmental operations by maintaining tools and inventory, assisting with emergency response, overseeing small projects or temporary staff as assigned, and providing excellent customer service.