LABORER (Laborer) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 69562)

Description

Department Description

The CEF (Controlled Environment Facility) is a central facility of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. It is a campus wide facility available to all faculty and students on a recharge basis. The facility contains about 180 specialized controlled environment units and associated support infrastructure to allow users to culture biological materials under a wide range of reproducible (controlled) environmental conditions.

Job Summary             

Under supervision, work with the CEF Manager to carryout daily routine maintenance tasks of the 180 controlled environment units housed within this campus facility. Assist technicians with emergency repairs, operational malfunctions, and chamber installations. The Laborer will Learn and apply industry-specific techniques and best practices under the guidance of senior team members.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date. 

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

Salary Range                        

$20.32 - $26.29 /hour 

Appointment Type                   

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

50%

Shift Hours                               

Flexible daily work schedule 

Location                                   

Davis, Ca (Davis Campus, onsite required, no remote opportunity)

Union Representation              

SX - Service

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Carrying - Frequently, Attendance - Constantly, Cleaning - Occasionally, Climbing - Occansionally, Crawling - Occasionally, Driving - Never, Kneeling - Occasionally, Pulling - Occasionally, Pushing - Occasionally, Reaching - Frequently, Removing - Frequently , Sitting - Occasionally, Speaking - Frequently, Squatting, Stooping, Bending - Constantly, Standing - Frequently, Twisting - Frequently, Walking - Constantly, Writing - Frequently , Grasp - Constantly, Talk or Hear – Constantly
• Up to 10 Pounds (Sedentary) - Constantly, Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Frequently, Up to 50 Pounds (Medium) - Frequently, Up to 100 Pounds (Heavy) - Occasionally, More than 100 Pounds (Very Heavy) - Occasionally
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, ladder climbing, long standing times

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must wear proper clothing to work within chamber including close toe shoes, pants covering legs, and safety glasses are required. 
• Must be able to perform work with hazardous materials, industrial equipment, and loud noises.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience using a wide variety of hand tools, including but not limited to wrenches, pliers, screw drivers etc. for the repair and construction of facility equipment.
• Experience using power tools, such as power drills, circular and reciprocating saws, drill press, bandsaw, etc.
• Experience with computer programs, such as Excel and MS Word.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Organized skills to complete job assignments
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact effectively, and efficiently with a diverse group of staff, students, and technicians.
• Moderate computer skills to operate a personal computer for communication (email & word processing), organization and data visualization (excel, Google Sheets)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred License/Certification: 

• Electrician, mechanic, construction, power utility technician trade school certification or Associates degree in related field.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Training/Experience working with/repairing electrical equipment and/or circuitry above 50 volts.
• Electrical skill, experience and knowledge of electrical hazards and practicing safe electrical work practices and techniques.
• Electrical experience to safely troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and install facility and growth chamber electrical components, such as solenoids, heaters, pumps, motors, proportional valves, lights, ballasts, etc.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge and understanding of the communication network relating to the growth chamber control systems, and chamber alarm systems and how they interact with the campus alarm system.
• Knowledge of lighting systems including spectral quality, intensity effects, etc., related to growth chamber operation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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.