What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker - 138643 position at UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health?
#138643 Building Maintenance Worker
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DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Parking and Commuter Services is a department of Transportation Services within the VC-OMCP organization. Please see the Transportation Services Overview for additional information (https://transportation.ucsd.edu/contact/about.html).
Parking and Commuter Services manages parking operations and alternative transportation programs across all UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health locations. The department oversees parking permit and transit pass sales, special event parking, parking facility safety and maintenance, and parking regulation enforcement. The department also plays a crucial role in campus planning by assessing parking needs, recommending new parking facilities, and implementing strategies to reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips to UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health.
Parking and Commuter Services is committed to supporting sustainable transportation choices and reducing commuter impacts on the environment. The department prioritizes and manages alternative transportation initiatives including carpools, vanpools, and active transportation (bicycle/pedestrian) programs, shared mobility, transit pass sales, and commuter incentive programs. The department consistently strives to meet and exceed the commitments of the UC Sustainable Practices Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/3100155/SustainablePractices) and is dedicated to helping UC San Diego achieve its sustainability goals, including the commitment to net zero carbon outlined in AB1279 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1279) and UC's Climate Action Goals (https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/university-california-adopts-new-stronger-climate-action-goals).
Parking and Commuter Services employs a team of approximately 40 career staff and 150 student workers to manage and support campus parking operations. The department, as an auxiliary business unit, is derived from parking permit sales, citation revenue, and other related fees, which are used to fund all parking infrastructure maintenance, alternative transportation programs, and support overall campus transportation initiatives.
Learn more about Parking and Commuter Services at https://transportation.ucsd.edu/commute/.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under supervision perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled general maintenance, preventive maintenance and building maintenance functions and tasks for UCSD's Campus and Hillcrest Medical Center Parking facilities. Assist parking operations by providing concise directions to patients and visitors around medical center. Assist with traffic control and posting of signs and set up and break down of parking control equipment.
May be required to work different or altered shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS
General facilities maintenance experience; demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of custodial equipment and cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies.
Ability to climb stairs and work on stepladders safely. Ability to lift and move various equipment, boxes, barricades and other miscellaneous items up to 75 lbs.
Ability to use various hand and power tools typical to general maintenance work; ability to use brooms, rakes and shovels to perform duties.
Strong communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people and provide customer service with courtesy, tact & helpful, and cooperative attitude.
Ability to use personal computers and office applications, including the ability to operate a two-way radio.
Knowledge of basic electrical safety procedures.
Ability to interact professionally, positively and effectively with diverse groups of people in a helpful manner to direct patients and visitors and answer questions about medical center parking.
Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.
Demonstrates competency and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties.
Ability to make, install, post and retrieve directional and regulatory parking signs on Campus and Hillcrest locations.
Effective verbal, written and electronic (e-mail) communication skills to interact with TS staff, all University employees, co-workers, external vendors, visitors and students.
Ability to accurately stencil and stripe parking lots/structures, as assigned.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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.
DOJ background and DMV clearances required prior to hire.
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).
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, 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
Salary : $46,625 - $59,195