Building Maintenance Worker (10:30pm - 7:00am) - 142021

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker for the night shift (10:30pm–7:00am) to perform general maintenance on campus and parking facilities. The role supports parking operations and traffic control while ensuring safety and efficiency across UCSD facilities.

The position is a 100% appointment with 2 openings and pays $26.69–$33.87 per hour, depending on experience. Requires physical suitability and ability to operate standard maintenance tools.

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, lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience using hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance and building tasks for Campus and Hillcrest Medical Center Parking facilities.
• Assist parking operations by directing patients and visitors.
• Assist with traffic control and posting signs and setup of parking control equipment.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Custodial equipment

Stairs & ladders safety

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Tools handling

Customer service

Two-way radio operation

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Brooms

Rakes

Shovels

Job description

#142021 Building Maintenance Worker (10:30pm - 7:00am)

Filing Deadline: Fri 11/20/2026

Payroll Title: BLDG MAINT WORKER

Department: TRANSP & PARKING SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $26.69 - $33.87 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: SX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Nights, 10:30pm - 7:00am, Work Days -TBD

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/11/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

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.

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

• May be required to work different or altered shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.


• 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: $55,729 - $70,721 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.69 - $33.87

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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

Prospective employees who are ordinarily residents in Iran or who are physically located in Iran are generally not eligible to for employment per suspension of General License G on 24 August 2026. If you have ever resided in Iran or have an Iranian passport and would like to confirm your eligibility, please contact [e-mail] for consideration of your particular circumstances.