Mason Lead-Facilities Management - University of California, Irvine

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solutions providers - striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus buildings, grounds and utilities; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, and professional design staff and engineers. These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 6 million gross square feet, and1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Project Services a construction department within Facilities Management manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work in exterior areas of campus including concrete, asphalt, brick, block, tile, stucco and other masonry work. Also repairs and replaces concrete benches, posts, and speed bumps. Installs bollards, sign posts, and other anchoring work. Installs non-skid stair treads and maintains outside fountains. Performs sandblasting, water blasting, steam cleaning, and other clean-up work. Identifies grade using transit; sets forms, pours and finishes concrete. Demo’s damaged concrete and asphalt using jackhammers, sledge hammers and steel bars; cleans up and removes debris and hauls off to disposal site. Saw cuts and core drills concrete and asphalt. Patches asphalt in streets and sidewalks, concrete benches, stairs, curbs and walkways. Grinds concrete and asphalt to eliminate trip hazards. Installs and repairs brick, block and other masonry systems exterior tiles and pavers. Sandblasts steel and masonry surfaces. Removes graffiti and cleans up other vandalism. Removes and replaces exterior caulking and other joint sealants. Applies paint and other coatings to exterior surfaces with brushes, rollers and spray machines. Digs, using hand tools, trenchers, backhoes, front loaders, etc. Performs other routine maintenance duties as required.

Provides excavation support to other trades and performs other exterior maintenance duties as required.

Incumbent is required to communicate closely with supervision, campus partners, academic building managers and coordinate work with other FM shops.

Works effectively as a Lead Team Member by using positive communication techniques, bringing talent to the team, and supporting teammates by fulfilling responsibilities, helping teammates when called upon, and contributing to the overall success of the team. Overall, the Lead Mason role requires a blend of leadership, technical skills, and collaboration to ensure that maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and contribute to the overall functionality and aesthetics of the campus.

Total Compensation

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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $46.72 (Hourly)

Required:

• Working knowledge of the use of power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the masonry trade to replace ceramic tile, build block and brick walls, including retaining walls.
• Ability to form, pour, and finish concrete.
• Ability to stucco walls.
• Ability to operate a concrete wet saw.
• Ability to operate a core drilling machine.
• Ability to operate a power washer.
• Ability to operate a cement mixer.
• Ability to operate a boom truck and a man lift.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to operate digging equipment; backhoes, trenchers, and front loaders.
• Valid CA Driver's License.
• 1-3 years in masonry, including exterior maintenance, concrete and asphalt repair, bricklaying, and stucco work.

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual, specifically in Spanish.
• Prior knowledge working in an institutional or university setting.
• Possession of a Class B Operators License.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.