Reserve Steward - Facilities Management

Apply for Job Job ID 76864

Location Santa Cruz

Full / Part Time Full Time

Add to Favorite Jobs

JOB POSTING

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website.

• How to Apply
• Troubleshooting
• Tips for Applicants
• FAQ's

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz jobs are posted until filled. All application materials submitted by 11 : 59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. NOTE : Applicants who miss the IRD are still encouraged to apply; their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.

The IRD for this job is : 03 / 31 / 2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 42 protected sites throughout California. The reserves encompass nearly all of the state's major ecosystems, preserved in as undisturbed a condition as possible to support University-level research and teaching programs. The NRS is a Trustee Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, and UC manages the NRS resources in the Public Trust.

The four NRS sites that form the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) unit are spread along 60 miles of the central coast : Ano Nuevo Island Reserve (25 acres), Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve (8,000 acres), Fort Ord Natural Reserve (606 acres), Younger Lagoon Reserve (47 acres). The UCSC NRS also administers the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve (400 acres). Each reserve has unique research and teaching opportunities, physical conditions and constraints, regional and local political considerations, and funding and administration issues. The mission of the Natural Reserve System is to contribute to the understanding and wise management of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California.

Big Creek Reserve is located in the center of the Big Sur coast of California, 50 miles south of Monterey and 50 miles north of Cambria. It consists of 8,000 acres of wilderness, a 50 mile dirt road and trail network, research and teaching facilities, and off-grid infrastructure.

More information can be found at : https : / / bigcreekreserve.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

The Big Creek Reserve functions as an extension to the University's on-campus laboratories and classrooms in support of academic research and teaching. It is remote, rugged, and operates off the grid in a rural setting. Facilities include a visitor center, classroom, staff office, four staff residences with workshops, two visitor cabins, and four campgrounds. Infrastructure includes off-grid photovoltaic power systems, spring-fed domestic water systems, septic and wastewater treatment systems, and an extensive network of roads and trails, The reserve has a point-to-point radio communication network, wireless internet, VHF radio repeaters, a teaching collection, and a library. The incumbent is expected to start work at Big Creek on scheduled days, work a flexible schedule, sometimes be available outside of normal working hours, and occasionally fill in when the Reserve Director and Lead Reserve Steward are absent. Onsite housing is available, but occupancy is not required.

Under direction of the Resident Reserve Director, the incumbent primarily ensures the proper function of facilities and infrastructure through the design, logistics and implementation of specific ongoing, seasonal, and new projects; carries out the servicing, maintenance or repair of any and all facilities, including visitor and staff buildings and their associated infrastructure (power, water, waste and safety), trails, roads, defensible space and grounds; and is involved in the planning and designing of facilities upgrades to meet, and improve on their long-term functionality for user-based needs. These tasks require independent contributions based on a working knowledge and application of multiple skilled and technical trades as well as experience with facilities operations in a remote, rural setting. The incumbent may, at times, oversee variable-time staff, outside contractors and volunteer work crews. The rugged living and working conditions require a high level of personal integrity including the ability to sustain professionalism among a small crew of colleagues. Storms, landslides, floods, wildfires and highway closures can result in physical isolation for extended periods of time. Of critical importance is a heightened awareness of safety as this is essential when working in a location far from emergency services. Significant creativity and novel solutions are often needed to respond to extraordinary problems that often have an unusual degree of difficulty, requiring the use of a wide variety of tools and either purchased or on-site materials to construct or fabricate items necessary for supporting daily reserve operations. An appreciation for, and support of, the scientific and educational mission of the Natural Reserves System is required.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $81,980.23 / year.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown 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 :

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : Off-Campus

Union Representation : CX Union

Job Code Classification : 004483 (FAC MGT SPEC 3 CX)

Travel : Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

40% - Facility Operations

15% - Project Planning, Management and Administration

15% - Reserve Stewardship

15% - Tool, Equipment and Vehicle Operations

5% - Reserve Regulations Monitoring and Enforcement

5% - Emergency Response

5% - Visitor Assistance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and maintenance of common power tools, hand tools, chainsaws, and workshop equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.

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.

a. "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 :

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at : https : / / compliance.ucsc.edu / campus-safety-compliance / annual-reports / . This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

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.