Physical Plant Mechanic - Access (PHYS PLT MECH)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis seeks a Student Housing maintenance staff member to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings managed by Student Housing. The role emphasizes customer service and teamwork to ensure safe, well-maintained living environments for residents and students.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, building repairs, project work, and administrative tasks, with on-site duties in Davis, CA.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license or ability to enroll in Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Associate of Arts degree or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with door hardware, access control systems, and video surveillance.
• Ability to read technical data, blueprints, diagrams, and craft terminology to colleagues and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills for training staff and explaining repairs.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Perform preventive maintenance on building systems.
• 30% - Carry out building repairs.
• 30% - Complete project work.
• 10% - Handle administrative duties.

Skills

Door hardware

Video surveillance

Electrical testing

Customer service

Reading blueprints

Education

AA degree or related field

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Student Housing maintenance staff perform preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings managed by Student Housing in order to maintain an excellent living and learning environment for our residents. Mechanics are expected to systematically maintain and proactively inspect buildings and departmental equipment; to respond to equipment failure, power outages and door security; and to perform access control, door hardware and video surveillance hardware maintenance and repairs as appropriate for a generalist (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry). Customer service is a significant responsibility and requires a cooperative teamwork philosophy to create a working environment that stimulates the development of new services and innovative approaches to improve existing services. Incumbents are expected to understand and enforce University policies and procedures, will be held accountable for meeting established expectations, and will be responsible for the physical integrity and accountability for all assigned material, equipment, and assets.

Apply By Date: September 25th, 2026 by 11:59PM

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Required to hold a valid California 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
• Associate of Arts degree or related field and/or equivalent experience or training.
• Experience in performing service/repair tasks and preventive maintenance on door hardware, electronic and mechanical access control (lock/latch) systems and video surveillance systems.
• Knowledge to understand and communicate technical data, mechanical and structural specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams and craft terminology to colleagues and vendors regarding repairs and building access systems.
• Interpersonal and oral communication skills to explain repair problems, repairs made, transfer messages, explain repair methodology and train staff and student assistants.
• Customer service skills, which include ability to follow through on customer requests to resolve problems, answer questions, follow through on customer requests, explain processes to resolve building access control (lock/latch) problems and ability to use available resources and references.
• Skills and ability using common hand and power tools safely and effectively, including electrical testing devices in accordance with trade shop safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability working successfully as part of a team, independently, or under direct supervisor to complete renovations and/or repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as asbestos and/or lead maintenance or remediation worker.
• Demonstrated skills in door hardware, electronic access control and video surveillance systems.
• Ability to make prompt and appropriate decisions under emergency conditions.
• Experience with computers and typing skills to operate a personal computer, use email, and operate other software programs and mobile devices needed to perform job functions.
• Skill/Knowledge to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical access control (lock/latch) systems and video surveillance systems.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of individuals that enable the incumbent to conduct effective negotiations and resolve conflicts, including research skills to identify and validate organizational and business activities and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Preventive Maintenance On Building Systems
• 30% - Building Repairs
• 30% - Project Work
• 10% - Administrative Duties

Department Overview

The Facilities Services unit is one of 6 major units within the SHDS Department. Facilities Services oversees all the daily maintenance, major maintenance, preventive maintenance, custodial services, capital projects and painting for SHDS. Facilities Services encompass approximately 1.9 million square feet and over 100 residential, dining, and administrative buildings.

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement:

Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $33.11/hr. - $41.17/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: PHYS PLT MECH
• UC Job Code: 008174
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8AM-5PM
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: K3-Skilled Trades
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g., e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present; specific hazards of the position include, but are not limited to, asbestos-containing insulation, gypsum-based materials and finishes and adhesives; lead-containing paint and other surface treatments; paint solvents and petroleum distillates; mercury-containing fluorescent light tubes, PCB-containing ballasts, etc. Work alone in a building with heavy traffic. If the successful applicant does not already have certifications to safely abate asbestos and lead-containing materials, they will be required to obtain such certifications as provided by the Department. May be required to work a non-standard work week including one or both days of the weekend. Occasional overtime will be required. Will occasionally be asked to work during UC or national holidays. Vacation usage may be limited during peak workload periods. Will be required to work on call as needed. Will be required to assume call rotation and manage after hour issues during the work week and during the summer conference season.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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