What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Services Operator- Hardscape position at University of California, Santa Cruz?
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Location Santa Cruz
Full / Part Time Full Time
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The IRD for this job is : 01-14-2025
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, and space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 395 full-time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Specialty Crews, the Equipment Services Operator- Hardscape is responsible for operating medium to heavy equipment, as well as a wide range of hand and power tools for the purpose of maintenance of campus grounds infrastructure facilities. These facilities include but are not limited to all storm drain system components including underground vaults and natural waterways, campus roads and pathways, campus fences and gates, the fire road system, large area vegetation control, and erosion control. The Equipment Services Operator- Hardscape also provides services including material delivery, excavation, heavy equipment operation for various purposes, landscape construction, concrete work, emergency response, and may provide backup operators for the Resource Recovery operations as needed. Equipment utilized includes skid steer track loaders, dump trucks, street sweepers, vegetation management equipment, asphalt equipment, tractors with backhoes, 4 in 1 buckets, scrapers, augers and mowers, specialized storm drain clearing equipment, concrete grinders and saws, augers, confined space entry equipment, and various hand and power tools.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary : $30.53 - $31.12 / hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits
Schedule Information :
Employee Classification : Career appointment
Job End Date : None
Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation : SX, Service Unit
Job Code Classification : EQUIP OPR (008563)
Travel : Up to 75% of the time
JOB DUTIES
40% - Hardscape Maintenance
20% - Storm Drain System Maintenance
NOTE : Some vault work will be confined space work involving air sampling and tethering procedures. Work may take place in bad weather Including rain and hot weather conditions or emergencies.
15% - Vegetation Management
10% - Landscape Features and Site Furnishing Maintenance
10% - Misc. Equipment operation
5% - Time / Record Keeping
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.
EEO / AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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Salary : $31 - $31
