Lighting Technician

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $28.36/hour – $30.72/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 displayed 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

Full‑time, Fixed

Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week

Days of the Week: Mon‑Fri

Shift Includes: Day

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

Union Representation : SX Union

JOB DUTIES

Replaces lamps, ballasts, LEDs, and drivers.

Adjusts lighting controllers.

Performs preventative maintenance work on interior and exterior lighting and lighting PM routes throughout campus.

Responds to light out complaints.

Adjusts lighting time clocks and controls.

Tags devices needing repair by journeyman electricians.

Cleans lighting fixtures and diffusers.

Carries out assigned preventative maintenance programs and recommends necessary changes or modifications to procedures.

Maintains records of work performed, accurately documenting time and material charges on work repair orders.

Assists with the periodic lamp recycling program by organizing, packaging, counting, labeling, and readying for pick‑up campus lamps.

25% – Diagnostics

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs 120/208 and 277/480 building interior and exterior lighting systems and lighting controls.

Diagnoses source of problems.

Acquires parts and makes repairs.

Diagnoses and repairs tripped breakers, switches, open or shorted ballast windings, faulty wire connections, lamp holders (‘tombstones’), open or shorted lamps, LEDs, and drivers.

5% – Maintenance

Maintains cleanliness of building machine and electrical rooms.

Degreases equipment, preps, and paints equipment and piping as directed.

Assists the campus electricians in the installation of electrical circuits, conduit and related apparatus.

Assists the campus electricians in the cleaning of high voltage gear during routine PM’s as directed.

5% – Student Supervision

Supervises student staff who change building lights and advises them on safety procedures and equipment.

5% – Safety

Performs safety inspections and routine maintenance on tools and equipment.

Attends safety and training classes and performs tasks with adherence to safety protocols.

Follows all product and University‑specific safety procedures when using tools and equipment.

Writes and maintains a daily timesheet.

Employs interpersonal skills when interacting with members of the campus community.

Helps Physical Plant maintain an inventory of shop materials, supplies, and tools by informing supervisor of specific needs.

Responds to campus electrical outage callouts after normal hours, weekends, and holidays.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience as a Building Maintenance Worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in preventative maintenance and repair of interior and exterior lighting systems including fluorescent, incandescent and LED.

Experience in preventative maintenance and repair of lighting controls and lighting time clocks.

Knowledge of the basic electrical theory, AC and DC, OHMS law, series and parallel circuits, inductance, capacitance, magnetism, transformers, relays, and other electrical lighting devices.

Experience using basic electrical testing equipment such as multimeters.

Knowledge of lamp recycling requirements/processes and safe working methods.

Ability to work from a schedule for organized preventative maintenance programs and work orders.

Record keeping skills and attention to detail sufficient to document and report repairs needed, locations, preventative maintenance needs, and stock requirements.

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions and perform mathematical computations required in the electrical lighting trade.

Oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively interact with campus staff, students, and faculty.

Ability to follow procedures, instruction manuals, and operation/maintenance manuals.

Knowledge of ASME state and local codes / safety standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

California Dept of Industrial Relations Non‑residential lighting technician certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment criminal history background check.

Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.

Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.

Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.

Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.

Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.

Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.

Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.

Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.

EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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