Building Maintenance Worker - 141373

University of California San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 71,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego is hiring a Building Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks on campus facilities. You will work with a maintenance crew or solo, installing and repairing components, and assisting skilled tradespeople as needed.

Responsibilities include using hand tools, maintaining inventory, and providing safe, reliable service in a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes customer-friendly communication and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform adjustments or repairs.
Technical ability to learn MAXIMO work orders and use a computer for communication.
Knowledge of building trades tools and equipment usage.
Experience ordering supplies and maintaining stock for assigned areas.
Demonstrated skill setting priorities in a changing work environment.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of safety practices and regulatory requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and professional conduct.
Ability to work well in a team or independently.

Skills

Troubleshoot mechanical problems

MAXIMO work orders

Use hand tools

Inventory control

Prioritize changing workloads

Follow written and verbal instructions

Work safely per regulations

Communicate effectively

Customer service

Teamwork and independence

Tools

MAXIMO

Hand tools

Job description

Payroll Title: BLDG MAINT WORKER

Department: HOUSING/DINING/HOSPITALITY

Hiring Pay Scale: $26.69 per hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: SX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

#141373 Building Maintenance Worker

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/22/2026 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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Join 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 1,200 staff employees, over 2,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $371 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 DESCRIPTION

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related facilities and equipment. 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 vehicle in the course of duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Technical ability to learn and use a computer and handle device to communicate via email and complete MAXIMO work order.
Knowledge and ability to use hand tools and utilize equipment common to the building maintenance trade.
Experience requesting supplies, maintaining inventory, and control stock for assigned areas.
Demonstrated skill in setting priorities in a changing work environment and assuring these priorities are met.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge and ability to work in a safe manner according to local, federal, state, and university requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to perform indicated tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team or alone.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Ability to safeguard keys issued for assigned areas.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of many diverse backgrounds, including students, staff, faculty, and guests.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, including greeting the customers, completing work in a professional, cooperative manner, providing a solution or an estimated time when you can get back to them, and following up till the job is completed.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 tools and walk to various locations.
Overtime may be required

CANRA 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

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 includes 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: