Facilities Technician

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alums, and to current students. Founded by the original graduates of the University of California in 1872, the Cal Alumni Association today represents more than half a million alums living throughout the world.

Our mission is to cultivate a lifelong relationship with our alma mater by connecting and inspiring alums, students, and the campus community through meaningful and inclusive opportunities. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, creates a sense of belonging, and advances equity.

 

Facilities Technician

Lair of the Golden Bear Family Camp

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) is seeking an experienced full-time seasonal Facilities Technician to perform general repair and maintenance to the Lair of the Golden Bear’s family campground located in Pinecrest, California. Our ideal candidate will have excellent carpentry skills, experience completing minor construction and handyman projects, and the ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance. The Facilities Technician is responsible for on-going repair and maintenance projects and capital improvements in addition to providing support for all Facilities Technicians.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Extremely strong carpentry skills

● Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and vehicle maintenance

● Ability to coordinate diverse activities and to meet and work with a variety of people

● Must be flexible and willing to work over 40 hours a week and some weekends and holidays (eligible for overtime pay)

● Ability to perform tasks in an independent manner without close or continued supervision

● Must submit to and pass driving record, consumer report, and FBI/DOB fingerprint background investigations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Carpentry and construction projects

● General repair and maintenance work of the camp grounds including basic plumbing, electrical, and vehicle maintenance

● Other duties as assigned

Pay Rate, Location, and Supervisor: $25 per hour. This is a full-time, seasonal (May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026) non-exempt position working approximately 40 hours per week. Position is located at the Lair of the Golden Bear family camp in Pinecrest, CA, and reports to the Facilities Manager.

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and professional references, recruiting@alumni.berkeley.edu, noting Lair Facilities Technician in the subject line. Please include references relating to your carpentry skills and experience. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

About the Lair: Nestled deep in the Stanislaus National Forest at Pinecrest, California, you'll find the Lair of the Golden Bear, an unforgettable family summer vacation spot—owned and operated by the Cal Alumni Association since 1949. The Lair consists of three camps: Camp Gold, which opened in 1949, Camp Blue, which opened in 1957, and Camp Oski, which opened in 1997. The camps are located just one half-mile from each other. All camps are located in the Stanislaus National Forest on U.S. Forest Service land.

About CAA: The Cal Alumni Association serves the community of Cal alumni and students by providing lifelong connections to each other and to the University of California, Berkeley. We are Updated PG 4/20/2026 located at the Alumni House on the University of California, Berkeley campus; however, we are an independent not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Please visit our website for more information: alumni.berkeley.edu.

Cal Alumni Association

1 Alumni House

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-7520

 

Cal Alumni Association

Lair of the Golden Bear

Pinecrest, CA 95364

 

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