Recharge Rates

The following recharge rates have been approved effective October 1, 2023 for customer-funded maintenance, repair, and renovation services provided to the UCI campus community.

Service Area Rate
Building Automation $156.96/hour; $235.44/hour - rush/overtime
Building Maintenance $133.92/hour; $200.88/hour - rush/overtime
Building Systems (Security, Fire, Networking Systems) $149.40/hour; $224.10/hour - rush/overtime
Carpentry $142.76/hour; $214.14/hour - rush/overtime
Central Plant (Building Engineer/Operating Engineer) $169.92/hour; $254.88/hour - rush/overtime
Custodial/Recycling $67.73/hour; $101.60/hour - rush/overtime
Electrical $141.12/hour; $211.68/hour - rush/overtime
Equipment Operator $114.68/hour; $172.02/hour - rush/overtime
Groundskeeper $90.00/hour; $135.00/hour - rush/overtime
High Voltage Specialist $155.52/hour; $233.28/hour - rush/overtime
HVAC Specialist / Refrigeration Specialist $155.60/hour; $233.40/hour - rush/overtime
Irrigation Mechanic $129.29/hour; $193.94/hour - rush/overtime
Locksmith $141.29/hour; $211.94/hour - rush/overtime
Mason (Exterior Construction) $131.25/hour; $196.88/hour - rush/overtime
Mover/Skilled Labor $67.19/hour; $100.79/hour - rush/overtime
Painter $125.28/hour; $187.92/hour - rush/overtime
Plumbing $141.12/hour; $211.68/hour - rush/overtime
Sheet Metal Worker $142.45/hour; $213.68/hour - rush/overtime
Sign Maker $126.51/hour; $186.77/hour - rush/overtime
Other
  • Material/Special Order Items - Cost + 10%
  • Purchased Utilities - Cost + 5%
  • Keys - $10.00 to $15.00 per key
  • Specialized Equipment - Cost + 10%
Alterations and Renovations*
  • Planning / Design - $84/hour or by agreement flat fee
  • Contract Management - 2% of contract amount
  • Project Management - 11% of project amount
  • SEP / Design / Admin / Monitoring - 10% of project amount

Special Event Equipment Rental Rates are also available.
* Project Management Rates are subject to review.