For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.Position Summary InformationPrimary PurposeUnder the general supervision of the Director of Building Operations, performs duties related to general building maintenance and repairs at the San Francisco Campus and Union City Dental Care Center. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. EMPHASIS : General building maintenance and repair; student lab and clinic support.Essential Functions
- Perform general building and dental equipment maintenance and repairs as required; maintain and repair fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
- Perform daily inspection of facility to ensure readiness for occupant use; coordinate with additional resources to complete necessary adjustments to facility; report larger issues to Director or Manager as needed.
- Order and obtain necessary parts and materials required for the efficient operation and maintenance of the dental school according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintain equipment and materials inventories as required.
- Provide assistance and direction for contractors, vendors and other service personnel.
- Assist with special projects and minor improvement projects.
- Provide coverage for other staff members as directed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director or Manager, Building Operations or designee.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of:
- General facility maintenance and repairs.
- General fire, life, emergency and safety equipment and procedures.
- Basic computer skills to include email and internet use.Ability to:
- Use tools associated with general building and dental equipment repairs.
- Diagnose problems related to the dental school equipment and offer solutions. --- Keep accurate
- records and maintain inventory of replacement parts needed for all equipment.Experience:
- Minimum two years of experience in general building maintenance/repairs.Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.Working Conditions:
- Position requires incumbent to drive on university business. Position is full-time, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated; personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.
- Position requires extensive use of personal protective equipment such as eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
- Incumbent must be able to work varying shifts to include evenings and weekends or in the event of an emergency.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of:
- Knowledge of basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and building management systems, work order software and event management system desirable.
- Dental equipment repair helpful.Ability to:
- Project a professional image, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a collegial and professional manner with administrators, faculty, staff, students and public.
- Utilize building management system and email to communicate and manage work.
- Work independently and prioritize assignments to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Accurately follow verbal and written instructions, maintain accurate records and provide clearly written and understandable reports.
- Take initiative in time management, organize assignments and set priorities to meet multiple deadlines.
- Work productively under pressure with minimal supervision; contribute and collaborate positively within a team environment.
- Work effectively with multiple interruptions.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, problem solving, judgment, customer service and follow-through skills.
- Problem solve using critical thinking and deductive reasoning.Experience:
- Prior experience working with mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, and compressed air and vacuum systems.
- Experience in an academic or professional environment desirable.Education:
- Trade, technical or vocational training is highly desirable.Licenses:Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing and reaching during majority of working hours.
- Frequently required to perform simple manipulative tasks such as using hand tools and operating maintenance machinery.
- Use of ladders of various height and types can be expected.
- Position requires lifting objects of up to 60 pounds.Hiring RangeHiring Range $25.99 - $38.65 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.AA/EEO Policy StatementUniversity of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- University of the Pacific Website
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- SimplyHired.com
- Workplacediversity.com
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
- Chronicle of HIgher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- EDUCAUSE
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
- Modesto Bee
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- Personal Referral
- Professional or Association Listserv
- Publication or website from a professional organization
- Sacramento Bee
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Stockton Record
- Agency Referral
- Other Online Job Board
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A Yes response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
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- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A Yes response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?