Building Operator - 140787

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Building Operator at Hillcrest to operate and maintain medical and conventional building systems, respond to emergencies, and handle routine repairs.

The role requires journey-level experience, EPA certification or plan, and a valid driving record for UC vehicle tasks. Night/weekend availability and travel may be required for campus coverage.

Qualifications

• EPA certification or plan to obtain within six months of hire.
• Journey-level experience operating and maintaining large medical center systems.
• Valid driving record to operate University vehicles for work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building equipment systems including heat, steam, generators, air systems, plumbing, and elevators.
• Respond to fire alarms and emergencies; first responder for minor repairs.
• Perform related duties as assigned and ensure safe building operation.

Skills

Building systems operation

Emergency response readiness

Vehicle operation with UC fleet

Education

EPA Certification (within 6 months)

Tools

BMS Control Systems

Healthcare facility maintenance

Job description

Payroll Title: SYS OPR

Department: FACILITIES ENGINEERING

Hiring Pay Scale: $49.94 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: K6 Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Variable, 8-Hour Shifts , Variable

#140787 Building Operator

Extended Deadline: Tue 11/3/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:

Reassignment Applicants:

The Building Operator will operate and maintain medical and conventional building equipment systems such as but not limited to, building heat, steam, diesel generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, circulation pumps, plumbing, medical gas systems, elevators, low voltage electrical systems, air handlers and exhaust systems. Responds to fire alarms and any building or utility related emergencies. First responder for all minor building and systems repair calls. Other related duties as assigned.

• Environmental Protection Agency Certification (EPA) or commitment to get certified within six (6) months of hire.
• Journey-Level experience in the operation and maintenance of complex building systems typically associated with a large medical center campus.

• Acceptable driving record to operate University vehicles for work-related tasks.
• BMS Control Systems experience.
• Healthcare building maintenance experience.

• Position may require occasional travel. Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to operate University vehicles for work-related tasks.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the Medical Center.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $104,275 - $104,275 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $49.94 - $49.94

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.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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.

• "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