Overview

Job ID 34997053
Category Campus Operations and Facilities
Organization Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department Maintenance Services
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $93,772 - $105,569
Date Posted February 11, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 6:00AM - 2:30PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Reporting to the Skilled Crafts Trades Supervisor in the Facilities Services Maintenance Department, the Lead Sheet Metal Welder performs journey-level work related to the fabrication, assembly, installation and repair of sheet metal products and equipment. Oversees critical day-to-day operations in supervisor's absence and acts as subject matter expert who provides leadership to team members. Operates and trains others on fabricating machines, equipment, methods and materials used in performing various welding operations. Performs project estimating of time, labor and materials, places orders, and receives materials for all projects. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all inspections, testing, and corrective/preventative maintenance performed. Reviews and updates all shop logs (paper and electronic) according to all changes. Reviews and creates blueprints/drawings and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours to mitigate and/or resolve immediate concerns and correct safety issues. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude for the team and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.The full salary range for the Sheet Medal Worker is $44.91 - $50.56 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree	Requirement
High School Diploma.	Preferred
Completion of a certified apprenticeship program.	Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
Seven years of journey-level experience in welding or metal fabrication, and/or completion of a certified apprenticeship training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.	Required
Experience performing welding techniques and using welding tools and equipment.	Required
1 year of experience leading, guiding, and/or supervising a team.	Preferred
Experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and ability to choose the proper materials or equipment to accomplish work in the most expeditious and safe manner.	Preferred
Experience working with a diverse student, staff, faculty and visitor population and ability to provide exemplary customer service.	Preferred

License Requirements

License	Requirement
Valid Driver License.	Required

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement
Welding Certification.	Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition	Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.	Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.	Required
Overtime.	Required
Public Driving Record.	Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours).	Required
Must wear University issued ID badge and uniform.	Required

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 under state or federal law. 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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview