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Temporary Maintenance Worker

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

This recruitment is for a Temporary Maintenance Worker in Irvine. Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 5am - 1pm. Your role on the team includes performing maintenance and cleaning of parking structures, parking lots, transportation facilities, kiosks, mailboxes, and departmental buildings to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Support transportation infrastructure maintenance, including asphalt repairs, parking stall markings, wayfinding signage, and electric vehicle charging stations. Assist with maintenance and repair of departmental vehicles, electric carts, traffic signals, and other parking and transportation equipment. Complete work orders, operate specialized maintenance and cleaning equipment, and perform general labor tasks in support of Transportation & Distribution Services operations.

What it takes to be successful required: Valid California Driver License and ability to safely work around moving vehicles in parking lots, roadways, and transportation facilities. Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, climbing stairs, lifting over 50 pounds, and operating maintenance equipment. Knowledge of safe cleaning methods, proper handling of cleaning chemicals, and basic maintenance practices. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to complete work orders and perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English. Preferred: Experience in transportation, parking operations, facilities maintenance, public works, or a related field. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair, including electric carts or other fleet equipment. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans. Experience with asphalt maintenance, including crack sealing, slurry application, and parking lot striping.

Total rewards in addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Pay rate: $25.00/hour.

Temporary employment this is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles. The majority of our temporary positions are Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants with prior employment with UC or UC Irvine, please include this work experience on both your application and resume. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

Parking information all visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.

Closing statement: 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. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for work authorization sponsorship must be able to provide proof of work authorization.