Facilities Management Electrical Specialist 3 - 138021

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 1/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

• This position prepares detailed cost estimates for MEP construction projects using Bluebeam, reviewing plans, specifications, and project documents. It involves coordination with clients, vendors, and construction personnel to resolve issues and develop comprehensive bids outlining project scope and costs. The role includes determining material and labor requirements, assisting in project planning and scheduling, and recommending cost-efficient, high-quality construction materials. Gantt charts or similar scheduling tools are used for project planning.
• The position monitors electrical work and system shutdowns for safety, communicates status updates, and responds to emergency repairs during and after hours. It ensures all work complies with UC San Diego design standards and specifications and identifies system deficiencies requiring repair or replacement.
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining facility-related plans and procedures for access control, emergency preparedness, fire safety, and hazardous materials. The role supports budget development and long-term infrastructure planning through cost estimating, scope development, and forecasting. It also contributes to the development of facility procedures based on available budget, space, and staffing resources.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential when working with a diverse campus community. The position requires awareness of workplace hazards, adherence to all safety protocols, and active participation in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Dependability, flexibility, and responsiveness in a dynamic service setting are key to success.
• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional and implements and coordinates building management procedures and space planning activities. Develops space allocation project scope, schedule and budget plans for management review, implements and makes recommendations for new and revised procedures. Oversees various facilities-related operational activities. Has general knowledge about several operational functions. Receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on new assignments. May occasionally function as a lead. Be able to work with limited supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related area with experience in a large commercial facilities environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the electrical construction field.
• Experience coordinating utility shutdowns in a large scale commercial facilities environment to minimize disruption to building occupants.
• Experience conducting preliminary and final assessments on new construction and renovation projects to ensure ensure quality work and compliance with project specifications. Experience recommending appropriate repairs and replacements.
• Thorough knowledge in the areas of building space planning, codes, capacity, security, fire safety, organization and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Thorough knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe, Maximo, Bluebeam, and CMMS systems..
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, specifications, and CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors and project teams; skilled in cost estimating.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough interpersonal skills including good service orientation and effective problem solving. Ability to build customer relationships; strong problem-solving ability.
• Thorough and effective skills to multi-task and prioritize daily activities effectively. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to model UCSD Principles of Community.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.DMV check and clearance required prior to hire.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, move through limited access spaces and cover distances on foot to widely separated work sites.
• Must be able to occasionally work at heights up to 30 feet using vertical ladders and/or lifts.
• Ability to work in morgues, gross anatomy and pathological laboratories where human and animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to view of worker.
• May be required to work in the vicinity of labs contaminated with bio-hazardous substances.
• May work overtime, alternate shifts or call-back hours as determined by the University's needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $71,600 - $127,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $34.29 - $61.02

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).