Senior Building Maintenance Worker

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

3d•$26 - $28•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. Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 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 51% 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. Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents. Your Role on the Team The Department of Student Housing builds, maintains and operates facilities that promote and support a learning-centered and resident-focused organization. Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the incumbent has operational responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all buildings within Student Housing. The incumbent has assigned duties in multiple semi-skilled areas within the building trades to include: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and lock repair.

Requirements

Ability to follow, model and promote conduct that adheres to the University of California Principles of Community.
Plumbing: Ability to troubleshoot and analyze all interior and exterior plumbing problems. Must have the skill to operate a power and hand snake. Must be able to determine if the plumbing problems are to be referred to Facilities Management.
Electrical: Ability to troubleshoot and analyze problems with electrical systems. Must have knowledge of breaker systems and time clocks. Must possess the skills to replace, repair, or install: light fixtures, outlets, switches, garbage disposals, heating system and bathroom fans. Must be able to determine and advise supervisor if electrical job is to be referred to Facilities Management.
Carpentry: Ability to perform minor interior and exterior carpentry projects. Must possess skills in furniture repair, door and doorframe replacement, light framing, repair of wall patching and drywall, acoustical ceiling repair and floor tiling.
Painting: Responsible for maintaining the interior or exterior of assigned buildings. Possess skills to prepare surfaces for application of paint materials. Ability to apply paint, varnish, stains, enamel or lacquer to various interior and exterior surfaces. Application can be accomplished by brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
Ability to read and write English to submit written reports and work orders.
Ability to work as part of a team and serve as the work leader for a small group of Building Maintenance Workers, temporary staff or student staff.
Required to operate a motor vehicle. Requires a California driver’s license.
Experience with and ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic lock systems.
A working knowledge of University policies and procedures.
One year experience as a Building Maintenance Worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
California driver’s license.
Must have two or more years’ experience work in building maintenance or related position.
Available for overtime and weekend work. Work schedules are subject to change to meet department’s needs. Department can require overtime work to meet operational needs. Department can operate and assign custodial shifts seven days a week.
Must be able to communicate in English – both verbally and in writing – for purpose of instruction and record keeping
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to pass background check.
Must be willing and able to be on-call to respond to after hours maintenance issues.
Must be willing and able to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must be willing and able to assist in the event of a disaster.
Must be able to lift and carry loads over 50 lbs.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization