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As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value.

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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

Involves overseeing and/or managing activities relating to skilled crafts and trades, including one or more of the following: heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), boiler operators, electrical, machinist, sheet metal, abatement and insulators, structural (carpentry, painting, roofing, glazer, blinds), plumbing or other skilled crafts and trades.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: May 18, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

SAFETY - Develop and enhance a safety culture and fully support the behavior-based safety program so that each employee understands safe behaviors and at-risk behaviors involved in their job and consciously avoid at-risk behaviors themselves and feel secure in cautioning others in the shop if they see someone performing an at-risk behavior.

Compliance: The manager is responsible for ensuring mandated testing and reporting are accomplished-monthly generator/UPS tests, annual load tests, and preventive maintenance on all the big equipment (VFDs, switchgear, etc.)
Ensure that all inspections, training, accident investigations, and responses to employee safety concerns fully comply with the FS Injury & Illness Prevention Program, including completion of work orders arising from inspections, investigations or safety concerns.
Conduct periodic inspections of tools of all types of Facilities Services equipment and Personal Protective Equipment to ensure they are in safe and operable condition.
Maintenance Planning Expertise: Technology Scouting: The Manager investigates new materials and systems with the potential to enhance campus operations.
Conduct periodic vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating condition and good "housekeeping" is maintained, University logos are legible, that vehicles are clean, and body work is not allowed to deteriorate.
Regulatory Compliance and Testing: The role mandates responsibility for required testing and official reporting, specifically monthly generator/UPS tests and annual load tests and preventive maintenance on critical infrastructure (e.g., VFDs, switchgear).
24/7 Emergency Response: The Manager serves as the primary point of contact for round-the-clock emergencies, including power failures
On-Call Requirement: This position requires participation in the Emergency Manager on-call rotation. This could at times include responding physically to major emergencies outside of standard business hours, on weekends, and during holidays, and necessitates carrying a designated communication device.

MANAGE BUDGET

Service Optimization: Actively manage the "make-buy" decision process-evaluating whether to outsource specialized work or utilize in-house talent based on cost-benefit analysis and university impact.
Prepare an annual budget in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting Department for Shop operations based on authorized staffing and the approved recharge rate. Exercise financial controls as required to keep shop recharge revenue equal to all expenses.
Work with the Storehouse to have predefined equipment/supply packets ready at the start of scheduled jobs.
With the exception of consumable supplies, maintain accountability for all materials held in shop stock, including on shop vehicles or other storage areas until expensed to a specific work order.
In conjunction with the Craft Lead Workers periodically review items held as insurance items for critical systems to insure that items are available and serviceable, if required.
Review shop stock levels at least annually to ensure that stock is the minimum required to insure smooth, responsive workflow.
Maintain accountable records for shop tools and equipment as required by University Rules.

MANAGEMENT OF PERSONNEL - Maintain open line of communications with all employees and build camaraderie and teamwork.

Contractor Management: Responsibilities include vetting and evaluating all external contractors, defining detailed job specifications, managing the competitive bidding process in coordination with Procurement, and supervising contractors to guarantee adherence to quality standards.
Project & Emergency Management: Direct emergency repairs and large-scale preventive maintenance projects.
Evaluate the qualifications of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality workmanship and institutional value.
Must have a solid understanding of electrical trades.
The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing long-term maintenance and repair programs.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: The Manager works closely with Asset Managers and Facility Managers to schedule the crew for various work categories: regional support, recharge projects, preventative maintenance, and emergency response.
The Manager is responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating performance, commending, and disciplining all the personnel within the shop unit.
Scheduling of personnel vacation, training, etc.
Developing emergency response Work on Call schedules.
Make one or more computer workstations available to employees to access university email accounts, computer maintenance management information, and web access to research material or other job related purposes.
Work with each employee annually to develop or update their Learning and Development Plan with specific education and training goals for skill enhancement and career development for the short term (one year), mid-term and long-term.
Plan and schedule employees to complete their short-term Learning Plan goals.
Report quarterly to the Director, Campus Facilities Services, on the percentage of that year's learning plan goals which have been achieved.
Strategic Partnerships: Implement and refine maintenance partnerships developed by Senior Management, fostering a culture of continual improvement and exceptional customer relations.
Systems Management and Technical Oversight: The position manages the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of critical systems, including: All electrical distribution equipment, such as panels, switches, and fixtures. Major building systems, including fans, cooling towers, HVAC units, and compressors. Photovoltaic (Solar Panels) and Lighting Control Systems.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of facilities maintenance and administration.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ability to learn internal policies.
Thorough technical skills in the trades.
Advanced management skills to include organization, interpersonal and written and oral communication, long-and short-term planning.
Ability to ensure high level delivery of physical plant services to the Campus.
Ability to design and implement delivery systems to ensure quick, accurate and appropriate response to both routine maintenance issues as well as emergency response to more urgent situations.
Ability to promote and maintain a safe working environment through subordinate managers/supervisors.
Ability to motivate and inspire subordinate staff to provide the highest level of service to campus constituents.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Licenses and certifications

Ten years of professional experience at the journeyman level with a solid understanding of electrical or lighting trades.
Three years of supervisory experience as a foreman, lead, or supervisor, or as a licensed contractor.
Demonstrated high proficiency in utilizing computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar complex software for the detailed planning and scheduling of extensive work volumes.

Manager, Electric and Lighting Shops (5963U), Facilities Services

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA