Recharge Rates

The following recharge rates have been approved effective October 1, 2025 for customer-funded maintenance, repair, and renovation services provided to the UCI campus community.

Service Area Rate
Building Automation $181.31/hour; $271.97/hour - rush/overtime
Building Maintenance $156.25/hour; $234.38/hour - rush/overtime
Building Systems (Security, Fire, Networking Systems) $181.70/hour; $272.55/hour - rush/overtime
Carpentry $170.31/hour; $255.47/hour - rush/overtime
Central Plant (Building Engineer/Operating Engineer) $202.21/hour; $303.32/hour - rush/overtime
Custodial/Recycling $79.29/hour; $118.94/hour - rush/overtime
Electrical $173.46/hour; $260.19/hour - rush/overtime
Equipment Operator $121.77/hour; $182.66/hour - rush/overtime
Groundskeeper $103.87/hour; $155.81/hour - rush/overtime
High Voltage Specialist $175.69/hour; $263.54/hour - rush/overtime
HVAC Specialist / Refrigeration Specialist $181.22/hour; $271.83/hour - rush/overtime
Irrigation Mechanic $158.25/hour; $237.38/hour - rush/overtime
Locksmith $166.02/hour; $249.03/hour - rush/overtime
Mason (Exterior Construction) $145.27/hour; $217.91/hour - rush/overtime
Mover/Skilled Labor $75.86/hour; $113.79/hour - rush/overtime
Painter $151.46/hour; $227.19/hour - rush/overtime
Plumbing $180.45/hour; $270.68/hour - rush/overtime
Sheet Metal Worker $173.51/hour; $260.27/hour - rush/overtime
Sign Maker $144.65/hour; $216.98/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.