Facilities Maintenance Technician

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The IRD for this job is: 06-10-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is an organized research unit within the Physical and Biological Sciences Division at the University of California Santa Cruz. As an organized research unit, IMS unique collaborative research effort is to increase our knowledge of the world's oceans and inhabitants to better understand their economic importance and the impact people have on them. Through this effort, IMS maintains the responsibility to encourage, develop, and support marine research and education, and does this by providing research opportunities, resources, facilities, and support for scientists within the institute and other local marine research institutions. The Institute has facilities and support staff both on UCSC's Main Campus and at its off-site location, Long Marine Laboratory, which is located on UCSC's Coastal Science Campus in Santa Cruz, California. The Long Marine Laboratory facility is comprised of several structures, research yards and buildings on the science campus: * Ocean Healthy Building (17,700 sqft) * Younger Building (3000 sqft) * Doyle Building (7000 sqft) * Fourteen (14) Seawater pools * Service Building (2200 sqft) * Eight (8) Research Trailers (6500 sqft) * Boat Yard * Research Yard * Storage Yard * Seawater Circulation Syst

More information can be found at: https://ims.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance Technician serves as a member of the facilities unit at Long Marine Laboratory, and reports to the Facility Manager. This position is responsible for providing routine preventative maintenance and repair support to the facility, building, grounds and operating systems of the Long Marine Laboratory.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $27.21 - $29.79/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid-Level benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 4 months from date of hire with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX Union

Job Code Classification: 007172 (DEV TCHN 3)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

50% - Seawater System Operations & Maintenance

• Provides assistance in the operations and oversight of the Coastal Science Campus Seawater System. Oversight includes monitoring, advising, maintaining, repairing, and utilizing service vendors to maximize operational aspects of seawater production, usage and outflow.

35% - Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Provides daily facility operations, maintenance and repair support for all IMS managed buildings, yards, structures and vehicles on the Coastal Science Campus. Support efforts are inclusive of establishing workflow needs for Student Assistants; providing technical facility expertise, training and guidance to IMS user groups; following routine maintenance preventative measures; providing skilled trade services when needed; and, monitoring work orders and janitorial services.

15% - General Support

• Provides safety, diving, boating, emergency response, and other technical support duties as they relate to the LML facilities unit. Drives University vehicles for occasional trips related to these duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in, and ability to maintain certifications in scientific diving, confined spaces, forklift operator, first aid, AED and CPR.
• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Three years of experience providing facility and maintenance support or demonstration of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect, evaluate and establish effective plans of action to address facility operations and general maintenance needs.
• Experience operating automobiles/trucks with trailers.
• Skilled in the use of power and hand tools or equipment.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and shop skills--experience using shop tools such as table saws, band saws, drilling tools, and hand tools, and working with wood, fiberglass, plastic, and metals.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of diverse groups including faculty and research staff, students, trades people, administrators, technicians, and suppliers.
• Familiarity with database management and computers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to apply tact, sound judgment, and consistency in administering and enforcing policy.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write concise reports, using correct grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating forklifts and towing trailers.
• Familiarity or professional experience in a university setting.
• Scientific background sufficient to assist in providing technical facility support to IMS user groups.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions including balancing, climbing, lifting, crouching, grasping, holding, kneeling, standing as well as other relevant skills necessary to perform the functions of this position including working in confined spaces and in underwater environments.
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and to work planned off-hour projects such as tide dependent intake cleaning, as necessary.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored.
• Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 8, 5144.
• Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.