Lead Building Maintenance Worker

Lead Building Maintenance Worker
Central Stores

Summary of Job Details
The Furniture Services & Surplus Sales unit of Distribution & Logistical Services (DLS) is part of the Residential Operations department in Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). The Lead BMW schedules work requests, leads job duties, and reviews finished work orders to ensure the crew is following the workflows established with the computerized maintenance management software WebTMA. Job duties include but are not limited to office and lab relocations, furniture installations, modular systems furniture modifications, heavy equipment receiving and delivery that requires special handling, setup/takedown of rental furniture and equipment for large and small public events, pickup and the donation, re-sale, or disposal of inventorial and surplus property, as well as several related tasks at all University-owned properties. Consults with campus departments and the Manager to provide details on labor, material, and equipment resources required for job estimates. Responsible for coordinating and leading job requests and all administrative and operational workflows in the absence of the Manager. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the department, including weekend work shifts and after-hours overtime as needed.

Required Qualifications
Use of basic tools, moving equipment including pallet jacks and motorized forklift; warehouse management; staff management including student staff; and project and special events management.
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Advanced mechanical aptitude.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks; may also prioritize work for lower level incumbents.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Solid interpersonal skills to enable effective interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
Proficient in Google suite applications. Basic proficiency with database software and work order management systems.
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communications; ability to instruct and mentor lower level staff, provide input on hiring, performance and disciplinary decisions.
Provides outstanding customer service, exercising good judgement, displays excellent interpersonal skills and is professional in every respect.

Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Occasional weekends may be required.
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

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 status under state or federal law.

Application review begins 1/22/2026
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #83543