Lead Building Maintenance Worker SX - 141759

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a non-profit exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The aquarium showcases over 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates. The interactive museum features research discoveries by Scripps scientists and engages visitors of all ages.Our goal is to promote conservation efforts that protect our ocean planet. We educate visitors on how our world works and inspire them to become stewards of the planet. Our conservation efforts are based on scientific research, and we aim to connect people with nature and with a shared sense of responsibility to care for our planet Earth.

Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Website: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/

Performs inspections, skilled and semi-skilled repairs and maintenance work independently or as part of a crew. Coordinate building and life support system repairs with FM, Husbandry, and Life Support Coordinator. Repairs include but are not limited to items such as: electrical, plumbing, HVAC designated electrical and mechanical equipment, carpentry, painting, door and wall repairs. Responsible for trouble shooting maintenance problems and managing/completing computerized maintenance work orders. Provide customer service professionally and efficiently. Provides work direction to 2nd and 3rd shift BMW and Sr. BMW staff and assists with the training, assigning and reviewing of their work tasks to ensure that job assignments have been completed.

• Four (4) years of experience in the performance of semi-skilled building maintenance work related to a public aquarium or related facility as a Building Maintenance Worker; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven skills and ability to repair and install electrical wiring and equipment; Experience installing, maintaining and repairing interior and exterior lighting systems; Proven skills and ability to perform carpentry tasks, drywall repair and painting, plumbing repair and installation; Knowledge of building refrigeration, hydronic and domestic water systems; Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; Experience performing maintenance and repair on natural gas heaters

• Knowledge of related safety practices, use of proper tools, building codes, rules and regulations, particularly as they apply to UCSD.

• Skills to prioritize work assignments to meet established department needs.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization (faculty, staff and students).

• Ability to work effectively in an environment of constantly changing priorities and work assignments.

• Ability to delegate work in an orderly and systematic way.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

• Ability to read technical instruction manuals and drawings.

• Demonstrated competency with and commitment to fostering fairness, respect, and inclusion in alignment with the Principles of Community.

• Background check clearance is required.

• Must have a valid driver's license and have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures.

• Overtime and weekends may be required.

Duties may require direct contact with children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) training will be required. Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4).Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.