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Job Details
Position Number: 40066421
Payroll Title: LAB MECHN PRN (008651)
Job Code: 008651
Job Open Date: 12/17/25
Application Review Begins: 1/5/26
Department Code: GEOL (DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: TX
Employee Class: Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description: PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: $40.33/hr to $48.70/hr
Work Location: Webb Hall - 1006
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: N/A - this is an in-person position.
Responsibilities Supervises departmental shop and associated personnel. Oversees development and maintenance of existing and planned sample preparation laboratories. Works closely with instructors on organization and logistical support for departmental summer field camp and class field trips. Works with faculty and graduate students on design, construction, training, and maintenance of equipment and sample needs associated with Earth Science laboratory courses. Designs and fabricates equipment for research and instructional purposes. Serves as department safety officer and trains students in safe lab and field practices. Serves as project manager for departmental space maintenance, renovations and new construction.
Qualifications
High School Diploma
1-3 years in a shop setting
Basic carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical skills
Basic repair skills for campus or field equipment
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively
Basic knowledge of construction design and fabrication
Comprehensive knowledge of shop practices and machining
Special Conditions Of Employment
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Governing Employee Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Or Discrimination, 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.
Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
30% Supervisor of Shops and Laboratories – administers activity and training of all personnel involved in use of the departmental mechanical shop, wet laboratory, rock cutting and crushing and polishing, and mineral separations laboratories, with special emphasis on training for safe and efficient operation of equipment; oversees scheduling of shop and lab facilities and conducts regular training; responsible for keeping shop and laboratories in good production condition; designs and fabricates new field, classroom, and laboratory equipment; selects employees; trains, and conducts performance evaluations of shop and lab personnel.
20% Field Program – responsible for logistics of planning and executing the six-week summer field course and academic year class field trips; oversees vehicle reservations, inventory and maintenance of field equipment; scouts potential field trip stops; leads discussions; hires and supervises casual employees; informs faculty, staff and students on safety, field techniques, vehicle care; accompanies large groups on field trips; serves as safety monitor.
15% Laboratory Support and Instruction – works closely with faculty and graduate students in preparation of materials and exercises for Earth Science classroom, laboratory, and field exercises; acquires and curates samples; acquires and maintains laboratory equipment; assists in design of new teaching modules; instructs department's graduate students, faculty and researchers and ensures safety practices.
15% Design and Engineering – consults with faculty, research staff, and students to design and construct instruments and equipment; involved in all stages of projects from conceptualization through design, material selection, layout, fabrication, and assembly; prepares cost estimates; researches commercial instrumentation; determines suitability for proposed fabrication.
10% Space Maintenance, Design and Construction – project manager advising chair and department manager on maintenance, remodel, and construction of departmental space; liaises with Physical Facilities; recommends improvements; assists new faculty with lab and office design; adheres to budget parameters.
10% Hazard Communication Coordinator – serves as liaison with Environmental Health and Safety to implement Hazard Communication Program; coordinates chemical waste, MSDS, compressed gas program; assists professors and researchers to meet EH&S safety requirements.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures.
Application Status To check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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Job Details
Position Number: 40066421
Payroll Title: LAB MECHN PRN (008651)
Job Code: 008651
Job Open Date: 12/17/25
Application Review Begins: 1/5/26
Department Code: GEOL (DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: TX
Employee Class: Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description: PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: $40.33/hr to $48.70/hr
Work Location: Webb Hall - 1006
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: N/A - this is an in-person position.
Responsibilities Supervises departmental shop and associated personnel. Oversees development and maintenance of existing and planned sample preparation laboratories. Works closely with instructors on organization and logistical support for departmental summer field camp and class field trips. Works with faculty and graduate students on design, construction, training, and maintenance of equipment and sample needs associated with Earth Science laboratory courses. Designs and fabricates equipment for research and instructional purposes. Serves as department safety officer and trains students in safe lab and field practices. Serves as project manager for departmental space maintenance, renovations and new construction.
Qualifications
High School Diploma
1-3 years in a shop setting
Basic carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical skills
Basic repair skills for campus or field equipment
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively
Basic knowledge of construction design and fabrication
Comprehensive knowledge of shop practices and machining
Special Conditions Of Employment
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Governing Employee Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Or Discrimination, 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.
Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
30% Supervisor of Shops and Laboratories – administers activity and training of all personnel involved in use of the departmental mechanical shop, wet laboratory, rock cutting and crushing and polishing, and mineral separations laboratories, with special emphasis on training for safe and efficient operation of equipment; oversees scheduling of shop and lab facilities and conducts regular training; responsible for keeping shop and laboratories in good production condition; designs and fabricates new field, classroom, and laboratory equipment; selects employees; trains, and conducts performance evaluations of shop and lab personnel.
20% Field Program – responsible for logistics of planning and executing the six-week summer field course and academic year class field trips; oversees vehicle reservations, inventory and maintenance of field equipment; scouts potential field trip stops; leads discussions; hires and supervises casual employees; informs faculty, staff and students on safety, field techniques, vehicle care; accompanies large groups on field trips; serves as safety monitor.
15% Laboratory Support and Instruction – works closely with faculty and graduate students in preparation of materials and exercises for Earth Science classroom, laboratory, and field exercises; acquires and curates samples; acquires and maintains laboratory equipment; assists in design of new teaching modules; instructs department's graduate students, faculty and researchers and ensures safety practices.
15% Design and Engineering – consults with faculty, research staff, and students to design and construct instruments and equipment; involved in all stages of projects from conceptualization through design, material selection, layout, fabrication, and assembly; prepares cost estimates; researches commercial instrumentation; determines suitability for proposed fabrication.
10% Space Maintenance, Design and Construction – project manager advising chair and department manager on maintenance, remodel, and construction of departmental space; liaises with Physical Facilities; recommends improvements; assists new faculty with lab and office design; adheres to budget parameters.
10% Hazard Communication Coordinator – serves as liaison with Environmental Health and Safety to implement Hazard Communication Program; coordinates chemical waste, MSDS, compressed gas program; assists professors and researchers to meet EH&S safety requirements.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures.
Application Status To check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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