Student Assistant- Critical Facilities Engineer Assistant

The Legislative Data Center (LDC), within the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC), is seeking to hire two (2) Student Assistants to support the Critical Facilities Engineering team. The student assistant will work under the close supervision of an Information Technology Manager II to assist critical facilities engineers with daily tasks, maintenance, and facility operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Computer Science, Engineering (all concentrations), or related.

Work Schedule

Work is performed typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is expected to be available during business hours. However, work hours may involve working extended hours (evenings, weekends, and on-call hours) as needed based on business needs.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$18.27 - $24.62 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or academic major should be related to Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Processing, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of environmental systems and data center design principles.
• Familiarity with data center systems and equipment, including fire suppression, air conditioning, power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power generators, and related monitoring systems, facilities, equipment, and wiring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper and safe handling of equipment.
• Work with various teams, including Server, Network, and Telecom teams.
• Assist in preparing analyses and reports on data center infrastructure.
• Assist with troubleshooting, running diagnostics, and performing preventive maintenance.
• Ensure spare parts and equipment are properly organized and stored.
• Monitor contractors and vendors while they perform onsite work.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners in accordance with OLC’s core values.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting, keyboarding, and use of mouse. Ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as technology hardware and peripherals. Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. May be called upon at times to work in adverse conditions (ex. weather, temperature, lighting, etc.).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

The office is located at 1100 J street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

• Transcript(s) Unofficial

Apply by: December 02, 2026