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Equipment Operating Engineer - Landscape/Grounds (8135C), Facilities Services - 66093

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Departmental Overview

Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: Monday, March 25, 2024

Responsibilities

Equipment Operating Engineer:

• Dig holes, trenches and ditches with the backhoe or hand tools and loads soil to prepare sites for irrigation repairs, landscape maintenance, or planting.
• Use the following tools and equipment to perform duties: Case 590 or 570 Backhoe, 30 cm, 61 cm and 106 cm backhoe buckets, front scoop, clam bucket, and small hand tools.
• Use Bobcat or Dingo 1000 and its many attachments Able to trailer and transport machinery safely.
• Perform demolition including soil preparation, amendment, rototilling and grading.
• Dig to repair header boards; renovate turf, aerate, and scalp; and oversee top dress and/or lay sod.
• Assist with installation, repair and/or relocation of grounds furnishings, and erosion control.
• Under direct supervision of a tree specialist, operates hi-ranger truck, chipper and stump grinder.
• Operate other equipment to complete landscape services like Tennant M30, wash-down/vacuum trucks, riding lawn mowers, and sweeper.
• Work with the Fire Mitigation team to perform fog removal/relocation.
• Complete landscape maintenance tasks when needed.
• Perform a pre-trip vehicle inspection of the equipment each day including greasing the equipment, checking and topping off fluid levels, checking brakes and tire pressure, and ensuring all lights are in working order.
• At the work site, receive instructions from the Lead or his designate.
• Determine how the machine will be set up for the task.
• Check for overhead obstructions (power lines, trees, etc.) and set up barriers as required.

Administrative Duties:

• Adhere to the scheduling or work through the work management program as required.
• Consult shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information.
• Support landscape maintenance projects and work assignments.
• Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.
• Obtain materials and equipment as required.

Safety:

• Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Three years journeyman experience in a comparable position or related experience in a university, hospital or large building complex.
• Education and training can be through documented experience and/or professional development through an accredited college or university.
• Experience using a variety of craft techniques and au tools pertaining to the trade, including digging hales, trenches and ditches.
• Ability to safely move supplies and objects up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to gain access to small/tight areas and able to work or maneuver around obstacles that require stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment including, but not limited to, bobcat, truck, backhoe. trenching machine,
• Dingo. washdown truck, mower and related earthmoving equipment for maintenance and mowing activities.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and non-verbal cues with the Lead or designate.
• Ability to assist all sub-units in Landscape Services. as necessary, in a variety of other tasks, as assigned.
• Ability service and make minor repairs in the maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to clear and level ground: transport and hoist, load and unload earth, equipment and supplies. Level roadways and paths
• Ability to operate machinery for underground excavation, digging, for irrigation and landscape services team
• Knowledge of and ability to conform to Facilities Services, University, state, and federal policies and procedures including safety policies such as the EPA, IIPP, Hazardous Materials Communications Program, and The Health and Safety Manual.
• Ability to work with a fitted respirator as required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to track jobs lo completion and prioritize requirements; able to work and support project schedules to minimize interference with others.
• Ability to read Information from equipment manufacturers' manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade-specific manuals and practices, and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform.
• Ability to communicate clearly over the telephone and two way radio.
• Ability to execute all job assignments in a timely manner.
• Availability to respond to emergencies, work on-call, weekend on-call, rotating swing shift, watch and holidays.

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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $53.27 (step 1.0).

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council (ACBCTC). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/kb/index.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.



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