Sr. Building Maintenance Worker

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking a Sr. Building Maintenance Worker on the Main Campus to perform semi-skilled and planned maintenance tasks across several trades, from HVAC filters to lighting and concrete work.

The role reports to the Facilities Maintenance Service Supervisor and requires the ability to support after-hours emergency repairs. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork within a maintenance crew, adherence to safety guidelines, and flexibility to handle varied tasks as assigned on a 4/10

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current work authorization for UCR staff positions.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and planned maintenance tasks across multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Replace HVAC filters and lamps, perform repairs on fixed furniture.
• Assist with breaking/removal of concrete and asphalt, and other duties as assigned.
• Support other trades in Maintenance Services and respond to after-hours emergency requests.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 10/28/2026

Overview

Job ID 37742535

Category Campus Operations and Facilities

Organization Facilities Planning Design & Const

Department Maintenance Services

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $56,125 - $74,020

Date Posted October 14, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 4/10 Work Schedule (varied Monday - Friday)

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No

UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The full salary range for the Sr. Building Maintenance Worker position is $25.34 - $35.45 per hour. Reporting to UCR Facilities Maintenance Service Supervisor, the Sr. Building Maintenance Worker independently works as part of a regular maintenance crew and/or in a support role to other skilled tradesmen. The Sr. Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and planned maintenance tasks, projects, and assignments, throughout the University of California, Riverside campus. This position will work on small to large tasks such as replacing HVAC filters, replacing lamps, performing repairs on fixed furniture, breaking and removal of concrete and asphalt, and other duties as assigned. Additionally, this position will support the other trades in the Maintenance Services unit by performing semi-skilled building maintenance tasks including Access Control, Carpentry/Sheetmetal/Regulated Materials, Electrical, Building Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing, Paint/Signage, Fire & Life Safety. This position supports the response to requests for emergency repairs after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns. All job duties are performed in adherence to University and departmental safety guidelines.Please Note: This job posting is on a 4/10 work schedule.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.