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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.
Position Summary
The FMS 3 are involved in the management, long-range planning, organization, coordination, oversight and/or performance of multiple operational activities and services for one or more buildings as related to alarm, video, and access systems. This includes general maintenance of systems and components, call center triage and tracking of repair services, planning and coordination, and providing recommendations on procedures, policies and communications related to infrastructure and safety.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 08/26/2024.
Responsibilities
As part of Facilities Services Access Control Unit (CPU), the Facilities Management Specialist 3 serves as liaison with campus units and external agencies (vendors) regarding safety and security access, compliance, maintenance, and program review.
Assesses facilities' needs in their areas of responsibility (alarms, videos and access systems) and provides recommendations to Facilities Supervisor I related to overall program implementation. This includes scheduling of vendors from onset to completion, system implementation, and associated budgeting.
Provides recommendations regarding overall program goals and guidelines for their areas of responsibility (alarms, videos, and access systems) to meet campus-wide, regulatory and safety and security requirements, and needs for management review.
Coordinates vendor activities, including repairs and installations, and/or participates in program-related work. Monitors vendor throughout entire process to ensure all work is completed as per requirements, with minimal disruption to facilities' occupants and operations.
Manage and maintains system and program documentation, for each area of responsibility, related to plans, procedures and protocols including access controls and security, crime prevention activities, fire safety inspection compliance, and reporting.
Coordinates emergency repairs during and after work hours.
Oversees and ensures all training and close-out documentation meet the contract requirements and are properly turned over to the appropriate entity, including warranties, record drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals.
Works with onsite contractors and other vendors to coordinate work schedules, facilitate emergency access, and track progress of work.
Purchases supplies, conducts bid proposals and supervises small-scale department renovation projects.
May serve as 'Department Access Key Controller' as defined by the Campus Access Control Policy, maintaining accurate records of all access control activities, ensuring appropriate authority prior to issuing keys, ordering replacement keys as needed, recovering department keys from departing personnel, reporting any failure to recover access control keys to department management and UCPD, and securely storing unassigned keys in the department's UCPD-approved cabinets.
Required Qualifications
Technical knowledge in the areas of alarms, security access and video as related to buildings and construction, design, contract administration, and familiarity with California building codes.
Ability to evaluate and assess risk associated with facility safety and security as it relates to the overall Campus community for alarms, security access and video.
Interpersonal skills including good service orientation and effective problem solving.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities effectively.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC 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 that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,381.69 (Step 5) - $106,304.51 (Step 11).
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html
This is not a visa opportunity.
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.
The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.