Facilities Assistant (4723C) (limited), School of Optometry - 39903 About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

At the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley, we have long lived by defining principles that guide us and differentiate us. As a part of a world-renowned university that embraces excellence and access, we foster an environment of trust and mutual respect, free expression and inquiry, and personal resilience and achievement. We are strongly committed to diversity, respect for cultural differences, and promoting social justice. These principles serve us daily in our reasonings and actions and aid us in our decision making. We educate an estimated 320 students annually. Our O.D. program is a 4-year program with clinical training provided at 2 campus clinics, 10 satellite clinics (community care), 7 VA clinics, and 24 external clinics across the country. Our one-year post-graduate residency programs provide advanced clinical education in specialty areas of optometry to 18 residents with placement on and off campus, and our Vision Science program consists of 40 PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Assists with record-keeping e.g. key and access code distribution, PP-CS service requests, BETS equipment management data entry, IST-Telecomm connections.
• Support other areas of the facilities team during vacations and leaves including but not limited to - driving and transporting students, equipment or supplies to other sites.
• Primary point-of-contact for Shipping and Receiving for School of Optometry.
• Receives deliveries of ordered goods.
• Routes packing slip or copies to Procurement Coordinator as part of BearBuy process.
• Notifies labs or other units of receipt of goods (especially those requiring special handling such as refrigeration).
• Provides internal distribution with the School facilities as required.
• Receives and distributes mail for the School.
• Acts as a Reception point for Minor Hall, providing basic information and directing visitors to Minor Hall units, such as Student and Alumni affairs, Dean's Office and labs.
• Assists Facilities team with maintenance and optimal use of Minor Hall and Minor Hall Addition spaces - e.g. arrangement of furniture in classrooms, changing light bulbs in loaned equipment such as projectors, etc.
• Submit work orders for repairs, maintenance, etc.
• Manages business office ensuring supplies are readily available and ensures photocopiers are functioning.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn UC business systems such as BearBuy, BETS, PP-CS service portal, Facilities Link.
• Ability to lift and move packages up to 35 lbs.
• Basic knowledge and ability to use a computer to navigate and enter data in databases.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to reading building plans and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of building systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) so that triage judgments can be made.
• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn UC business policies and practices.
• Familiarity with Lab and Patient Care supplies so that appropriate priority and urgency judgments can be made.

Salary & Benefits

• This is a full-time, limited (temporary) role for 900 hours.
• This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience within the range of $22.73 - $25.84 (Step 1.0 - 7.0).
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Driving Required

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

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

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.

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 see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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