Cement Mason (8176C), Facilities Services - #80797

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80797

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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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. With over 500 dedicated staff members 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

Responsible for all the Cement Mason duties on the Berkeley Campus.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is : 09 / 10 / 2025.

Responsibilities

A. CEMENT MASON

Under supervision of the Utilities Manager through the Lead of the unit, work includes but is not restricted to the following : responsible for all the Cement Mason operations on the Berkeley Campus.

• Demonstrated experience working to place and finish concrete, which includes color concrete surfaces; expose aggregate (small stones) in walls and sidewalks, fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
• Mix and finish cement, lay brick and flagstone, set barriers and signs; make forms for small cement jobs, operate concrete saw, assist all crafts as necessary in a variety of other tasks, as assigned.
• Operate heavy and light equipment; bobcat, trucks, backhoe, trenching machines and related earthmoving equipment for maintenance and moving activities.
• Incumbent operates air compressors, jackhammers, rotary-operated sump pumps, and tampers, including all hand tools.
• Clear and level ground, transport and hoist, load and unload earth, using necessary equipment and supplies.
• Level roadways and paths which include the application of hot asphalt for minor road repairs.
• Incumbent may service and make minor repairs in the maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in underground excavation, digging, building fences, walls and partitions, hauling wet concrete and finishing concrete.
• May be asked to handle hazardous waste and will be responsible to safely handle, properly contain, label, and follow appropriate emergency procedures as they relate to hazardous waste materials.
• Must execute all job assignments in a safe and timely manner.
• May be subject to callback during emergencies.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

C. SAFETY

D. OTHER

Required Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $44.09 (Step 1).

How to Apply

Driving Required

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council (ACBCTC). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / kb / index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.