Facilities Management Specialist (4896C), College of Natural Resources - #84713

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources is home to top-ranked programs across the biological, ecological, economic, nutritional, and social sciences. Our 120 faculty, 2,500 undergraduates, and 400 graduate students advance our collective understanding of climate change; biodiversity loss; economic and social inequality; food and water security; nutrition and disease; energy technology and policy; and sustainable land management for the health of all people and the planet through world-class teaching, innovative and multidisciplinary research, and public outreach. Rausser College is composed of five academic units (Agricultural and Resource Economics; Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Metabolic Biology & Nutrition, Plant and Microbial Biology; and Energy and Resources), and several research centers and facilities. A multi-unit Dean's Office provides administrative, student services, development, facilities, and IT support.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Facilities Management Specialist has primary responsibility for administering space, access, general maintenance, tracking of repair services, move planning/coordination, communications and safety for the college's occupants housed in several buildings on campus. These buildings house faculty, staff, active labs, teaching facilities and specialized facilities. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in building management and coordination issues, such as health and safety, hazardous waste disposal, equipment and chemical inventory, waste minimization, fire and life safety, emergency response, facility design and maintenance, etc.

Involves the management, organization, coordination, oversight and/or performance of multiple operational activities and services for multiple buildings in the Rausser College of Natural Resources (RCNR), including space planning, general maintenance, call center triage and tracking of repair services, move planning and coordination, development of procedures, policies and communications related to infrastructure and safety within RCNR's facilities in the Genetics Plant Biology Building, Giannini, Hilgard, Koshland, Morgan, Mulford, Wellman, Oxford Tract and certain operations at Gill Tract, Plant and Genome Expression Center, and Richmond Field Station.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/13/2026.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced concepts in serving as liaison with organization and external agencies regarding safety, access, maintenance, remodeling and construction activities of multiple building occupants/departments and/or buildings with complex needs as with the research laboratories within the college.
• Coordinates, monitors and tracks all maintenance, custodial, grounds, and other service requests during and after work hours.
• Coordinates with multiple units to provide safe and secure facilities.
• Programs building wide access and maintains building related plans and procedures related to access, emergency preparedness, crime prevention activities, fire safety inspection compliance and reporting for several buildings.
• Conducts regular periodic rounds to inspect areas for security, fire and accident hazards and takes appropriate action as required, including reporting infractions of fire and building codes, building rules and other building irregularities to management.
• Recommend facilities related procedures and solutions taking into account budget, space allocation, staffing and infrastructure design.
• Develops budgets for management review to include moves with significant building infrastructure upgrades.
• Works with management to coordinate and manage capital improvement projects with Capital Projects and actively participates on committees and/or meetings concerning capital improvements to facilities department.
• Provides planning and coordination for construction and alteration of projects on a continuing basis.
• Notifies building occupants of events such as utility shutdowns, repairs, security problems, and construction activity.
• Reviews building management procedures and recommends changes; ensures currency, relevance and adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Works with organization occupants to plan space that accommodates non-routine systems and/or research or specialized equipment, and hazardous materials storage and disposal.
• Works with internal and external agencies/contractors as needed in regards to existing contract terms or to solicit or negotiate contracts.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of departmental equipment.
• Acts as department equipment custodian through the Berkeley Equipment Tracking (BET) system and conducts department inventory controls, including processing and maintaining records of equipment insurance request.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in the areas of building space planning, codes, capacity, security, fire safety, and/or can quickly learn organization and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced skills in working collaboratively and influencing others.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts.
• Advanced skill to multi-task and effectively prioritize large project work.
• Advanced skills to assess processes or services to make improvements and in project management.
• Advanced knowledge and skill regarding specialized research needs in space planning and advanced skill to effectively translate needs to professional architects and engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $98,600.00 - $125,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This recruitment has 2 openings.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 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.

"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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.