Payroll Title: BLDG MAINT WORKER (008213)

Job Code: 008213

Job Open Date: 4/26/24

Application Review Begins: 5/13/24

Department Code (Name): NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM)

Percentage of Time: 40

Union Code (Name): SX

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Limited

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $23.23 to $25.62/hour.

Full Salary Range: The full salary range for this position is $20.61 to $26.15/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Valentine Reserve and SNARL

Working Days and Hours: Generally, M-F, 9-5. Includes night and weekend work.

Benefits Eligibility: N/A

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of 41 protected natural areas located throughout the State that provide undisturbed environments for research, education and public outreach programs. It is the largest university-administered reserve system in the world encompassing more than 775,000 acres of diverse habitats from the ocean to the mountains to the inland deserts, and with access to more than a million acres of public lands. The Natural Reserve System contributes to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth. The seven UC NRS Reserves managed by UCSB are used by thousands of researchers, students and public visitors each year as they investigate and learn about the natural world. Reserve users come from throughout California, the U.S. and the world to study the Reserve's diverse natural systems and native flora and fauna. To learn more visit https://nrs.ucsb.edu

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under supervision of the Operations Manager, employee maintains and repairs infrastructure, equipment, and grounds of the Valentine Reserve and Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Lab (SNARL). Employee also assists in logical support of projects, programs and visitors using the Reserves.

Required Qualifications:
High School

Experience maintaining facilities, vehicles, and landscaping

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.

Basic mechanical aptitude.

Basic ability to perform unskilled building maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree

Experience with remote field settings

Special Conditions of Employment:
* Satisfactory conviction history background check
* Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
* UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
* Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
* UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

30% Routine custodial work - Independently inspect facilities and perform routine custodial work in housing units, offices and the laboratory, including but not limited to mopping floors, cleaning appliances, washing windows and cleaning bathrooms.

25% Maintenance of facilities - Coordinate with Reserve Director and Operations manager to maintain and repair facilities including buildings, utilities, fences, bridges, and signs. May require working from plans or verbal instructions, making computations and estimating materials. Assist Director in responding to facility emergencies.

25% Grounds and Roads Maintenance - Maintain landscaping around buildings including weed removal and watering. Maintain irrigation system. Maintain trails, artificial stream channels and stream banks using chain saw, chipper, weed eaters, and manual tools. Cuts limbs, falls trees with chain saw. During winter months perform snow removal on roads and parking lots using heavy equipment and manual labor. Occasionally assist with burning slash piles. Operate wood splitter.

15% Maintenance of vehicles and equipment - Under direction of Operations Manager, assist with the regular maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment. Keep records of maintenance. Coordinate major repairs with outside vendors as needed. Provide assistance to users when required. Test smoke detectors annually. Inspect fire extinguishers monthly and schedule annual service.

5% Administration - Occasionally substitute for the Reserve Director during absences which may include orientation of new users and security. Assist Director in responding to facility and/or equipment failures and other emergencies.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs - With Interim Revisions.*
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

**Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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