Building Operator - 140787

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Building Operator to operate and maintain essential building systems across a medical campus. The role includes responding to fire alarms and emergencies, and serving as the first responder for minor repairs.

The operator will manage HVAC, boilers, generators, plumbing, medical gas, elevators, and low voltage systems in a high-demand healthcare environment, ensuring safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• EPA certification due within 6 months of hire.
• Journey-level experience operating complex building systems at a large medical center campus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building systems such as heat, steam, generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and medical gas systems.
• Respond to fire alarms and emergencies; act as first responder for minor building repairs.
• Monitor and maintain building infrastructure including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevators and control systems.

Skills

EPA certification

Building systems

Facilities experience

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/06/2026 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.

DESCRIPTION

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Acceptable driving record to operate University vehicles for work-related tasks.


• BMS Control Systems experience.


• Healthcare building maintenance experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

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

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).