Facilities Management Specialist 2

University of California, Riverside; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for a Facilities Management Specialist at the GMDRC in the Riverside area. The role supports operations of the 9000-acre Desert Research Center, overseeing buildings, utilities, roads, trails, and infrastructure to sustain research and teaching activities.

The position covers daily facility management, vendor coordination, safety compliance, patrolling, purchasing, deliveries, and event support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated experience with hand and power tools for facility maintenance.
• Two years of construction experience across multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities operations at GMDRC and protect infrastructure.
• Coordinate vendor services, patrolling, purchasing, and deliveries.
• Support events, meetings, and museum curation activities.
• Oversee daily user management and contractor work coordination.
• Maintain safety policies and compliance with building codes.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction experience

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Table saws

Drills

Compressors

Tractors

Hitch trailers

Concrete mixers

Job description

Position Information

Under the direction of the Resident Director: manage facilities operations at the scenic 9000-acre Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center located 180 miles northeast of the UCR campus. Maintain, improve and protect facilities, natural landscapes and systems that benefit and support on-going research and teaching programs. These include structures, utilities, vehicles, roads, trails, fences, and other infrastructure. Coordinate daily operational aspects of the GMDRC, such as user management and administration, construction contractor and vendor services, patrolling, purchasing and deliveries, museum curation, and facilitating events and meetings. There is one position available at various levels for the Facilities Management Specialist recruitment. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Facilities Management Specialist 3, Job #37704825. Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions. The full salary range for the Facilities Management Specialist 2 is $31.00 – to $45.34 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $31.00 – $37.50 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

Demonstrated experience using hand tools, power tools (including table saws, drills and compressors), and equipment (including tractors, hitch trailers, concrete mixers) appropriate for general maintenance and construction of buildings and grounds

Requirement

Experience

A minimum of two years construction experience with hands-on experience in multiple construction related trades including carpentry (framing, roofing, drywall, etc.), plumbing (e.g, water and propane lines), electrical, welding, masonry, and basic vehicle maintenance and repair; and knowledge and understanding of California building codes, as well as hazardous materials and general safety policies.

Requirement

Experience

Drive vehicles, tractors, trailers and other transport systems as needed

Requirement

Experience

Five years of general construction experience.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience

Demonstrated experience supervising volunteers and temporary employees

Requirement

Experience

Basic understanding and experience in trail and barbed wire fence construction and maintenance.

Requirement

Experience

Demonstrated experience in design, installation and operation of residential-size photovoltaic electric and battery storage systems

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Basic computer skills including use of Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Ability to operate email, word processing and use of spreadsheets software. Proven ability to organize, file, prioritize, manage time, write clearly, and interact well with supervisors, colleagues, and reserve users.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct physical labor outdoors in desert environment/wilderness setting (including snow, rain and excessive heat conditions). Ability to hike several miles over rugged terrain and lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
• Able to become sufficiently familiar with GMDRC operating procedures in order to manage the reserve in the absence of directors and other administrative personnel
• Able to anticipate and identify potential health and safety hazards; and willingness to confront and communicate effectively, and safely, to trespassers

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn and interpret to visitors the basic natural history of the reserve, including the names of plants, animals, geological formations. Become familiar with regional places, roads and history of the reserve and surrounding region.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings
• UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

Under the direction of the Resident Director: manage facilities operations at the scenic 9000-acre Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center located 180 miles northeast of the UCR campus. Maintain, improve and protect facilities, natural landscapes and systems that benefit and support on-going research and teaching programs. These include structures, utilities, vehicles, roads, trails, fences, and other infrastructure. Coordinate daily operational aspects of the GMDRC, such as user management and administration, construction contractor and vendor services, patrolling, purchasing and deliveries, museum curation, and facilitating events and meetings.