Sr. Building Maintenance Worker

*Two positions available

Position Number: 41153166

Payroll Title: BLDG MAINT WORKER SR

Job Code: 8212

Job Open Date: 2/10/2025

Application Review Begins: 2/26/2025

Department Code (Name): HSKP (Residential Operations)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX- Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.11 - $29.39/hr.

Work Location: San Rafael

Working Days and Hours: San Raf; Thurs - Mon 9:00am - 5:30pm (Tues/Wed off)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

Residential Operations is part of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Residential Operations maintains properties consisting of residence halls, single student apartments, family student apartments, and dining commons serving over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. In addition to providing service to residents, Residential Operations maintains facilities that include conference centers, office spaces, and short term lodging and housing facilities. We welcome over 20,000 conference guests annually.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Residence Hall Manager, performs senior building maintenance tasks on a regular and continuing basis and performs custodial work for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Commons. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department. May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order for the department to cover seven-day service.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of a combination of related education, experience, and training.
• Training in the basics of plumbing repairs, patch and painting, simple beginning carpentry repairs, and simple (non-licensed) electrical repairs.
• Experience making apprentice level repairs in plumbing, patch and paint, carpentry, and electrical.
• Basic knowledge of the safe use of maintenance equipment such as drills, saws, cordless screwdrivers, and some drain snakes.
• Experience as an exceptional customer service representative with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse student and family clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

Special Conditions of Employment:

• May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 25% Plumbing - Accomplishes plumbing repairs to lavatories and toilets changing washers, valve stems, and diaphragms. Unplugs sewers, drains, lavatories, toilets, urinals, showers, and tubs by using a motorized snake or rooter.
• 25% Electrical - Accomplishes simple electrical maintenance such as repair of electrical outlets, switches and light fixtures. Resets and adjusts time clocks as necessary and changes ballasts and bulbs when needed. Replaces batteries in the student room, non-system smoke detectors or replaces detectors if required.
• 10% Preventative Maintenance - Accomplishes preventative maintenance such as minor repairs and lubrication of custodial equipment, replacing wheels and glides on furniture, and tightening loose screws and bolts, such as hinges on closet doors. Adjusts heaters on and off by checking thermostatic controls. Performs daily preventative maintenance checks and operation of building systems. Assists with receiving and unloading of paper supplies and puts away all supplies delivered to the hall. At times may be called upon to perform other labor type duties such as moving new furniture and mattresses within the halls.
• 5% Painting - Under instructions from the Maintenance Painter, or Building Supervisor, paints and applies exterior and interior sealants and finishes using brush and roller. Prepares and patches drywall and plaster surfaces in preparation for painting refinishing.
• 10% Installation - Installs window screens, handles and cranks. Repairs curtain rods and hangers. Replaces broken fireglass for pull stations, fire hose and extinguisher containers and verifies extinguishers are charged. Building Maintenance Worker Tools: Hammer, Plumbing Snakes, Wire Cutters, Hacksaw, Sockets, Scrapers, Paint Roller Screw drivers, Wrenches, Paint Brush, Sanding Pole, Measuring Tape and Voltage Tester.
• 25% Housekeeping & Safety - Vacuum cleaners, floor waxers/buffers, carpet shampooers and steam cleaners, high pressure water cleaners. Cleans public area lounges, recreation rooms and bathrooms. Dust mops, waxes, buffs, tile floors. Steam cleans wallboards in student rooms. Empties waste baskets and ash trays. Vacuums carpets. Spot carpets removing gum, tar and any other items on carpet. Shampoo carpets and furniture within the building as required. Washes windows inside and out in public areas and Resident Director/Assistant Resident Director Apartments. Hangs/rehangs window coverings. Cleans air vents by vacuuming and washing trash dumpsters. Checks daily the ceiling walls, and carpeting in hallways and public areas, replacing ceiling tiles, painting, and accomplishing minor carpet repairs as necessary. Works effectively as a team member Works effectively with an ethnically diverse student body and staff. Participates in training programs, including safety and professional development. Complies with department safety programs. Promotes customer service environment to residence/clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrate support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co-workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationships, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work-related conflicts. Participates in staff training & development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by the supervisor.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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