Custodial Building Maintenance Worker - 136225
- UC San Diego
- San Diego, California
- Full Time
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 08/11/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 08/20/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm - subject to change for summer.
DEPARTMEMT OVERVIEWJoin 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. At UC San Diego, we believe a job is more than just employment - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. Along with competitive pay, we offer outstanding benefits, retirement plans, and a supportive environment that encourages both professional development and personal growth. Benefits begin on your first day!
POSITION OVERVIEWUnder supervision, performs unskilled building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis or, under close supervision. 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 light vehicle in the course of duties.
QUALIFICATIONSExperience using hand tools and utilizing equipment common to the building maintenance trade.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical problems and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
Ability to request supplies, maintain inventory, and control stock for assigned areas.
Knowledge and ability to use handheld devices.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team or alone.
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 skill in setting priorities in a changing work environment and assuring these priorities are met.
Will be required to work alternate work hours and shifts.
May be required to work overtime by supervisor with little or no advanced notice.
Background check required.
Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Able to carry up to 50 pounds for long distances.
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. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.
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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).
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