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Lead Systems Operator - 136769

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Sep 20, 2025

6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA, 92120
#136769 Lead Systems Operator Filing Deadline: Mon 9/29/2025
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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff /Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/24/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/29/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the Lead Systems Operator will function as the Multi-trade lead for 2nd and 3rd shift and provide day to night oversight in the areas of multiple trades. This includes the preventative maintenance and repair of air compressors, vacuum pumps, HVAC, small chillers, medical gas systems, heat exchangers, elevators, fluid pumps, controls and general building maintenance. The Lead will be responsible for assigning, coordinating and scheduling the work for the building maintenance personnel, to include preventative maintenance and repairs. Acts as the liaison between shop personnel, supervisor, customers, EH&S, Facility Planning & Management, Contractors and other departments. Close out work orders in the preventive maintenance system (TMA). Communicate work order revisions or delays, and other problems to the supervisor and or manager. Responsible for performing multi-skilled Journeyman tasks at the expert level. Assist Supervisor with regulatory compliance tracking and documentation. Participates in budget preparation and review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in the following areas of maintenance and repair on the following equipment: High pressure steam boilers and all auxiliary equipment Steam distribution system Refrigeration and HVAC system Central chillers Emergency diesel generators Low Voltage (120/227) electrical distribution systems and electrical equipment Water softeners, DI water, water heaters and water pumping systems Medical gases, air and vacuum systems Fire alarm systems Sprinkler systems Tube system Horizontal/vertical transportation system..

  • Knowledge of Fire alarm, sprinkler systems and the tube system.

  • Leadership and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Environmental Protection Agency Certification (EPA) or commitment to get certified w/in 6 months of hire.

  • Healthcare Environment Experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $112,000 - $112,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $53.64 - $53.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.



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