Recharge Rates

The following recharge rates have been approved effective October 1, 2024 for customer-funded maintenance, repair, and renovation services provided to the UCI campus community.

Service Area Rate
Building Automation $177.97/hour; $266.96/hour - rush/overtime
Building Maintenance $154.82/hour; $232.23/hour - rush/overtime
Building Systems (Security, Fire, Networking Systems) $179.28/hour; $268.92/hour - rush/overtime
Carpentry $163.09/hour; $244.64/hour - rush/overtime
Central Plant (Building Engineer/Operating Engineer) $199.26/hour; $298.89/hour - rush/overtime
Custodial/Recycling $77.17/hour; $115.76/hour - rush/overtime
Electrical $173.70/hour; $260.55/hour - rush/overtime
Equipment Operator $124.18/hour; $186.27/hour - rush/overtime
Groundskeeper $100.06/hour; $150.09/hour - rush/overtime
High Voltage Specialist $173.22/hour; $259.83/hour - rush/overtime
HVAC Specialist / Refrigeration Specialist $186.72/hour; $280.08/hour - rush/overtime
Irrigation Mechanic $154.75/hour; $232.13/hour - rush/overtime
Locksmith $157.81/hour; $236.72/hour - rush/overtime
Mason (Exterior Construction) $143.68/hour; $215.52/hour - rush/overtime
Mover/Skilled Labor $72.00/hour; $108.00/hour - rush/overtime
Painter $150.34/hour; $225.51/hour - rush/overtime
Plumbing $169.34/hour; $254.01/hour - rush/overtime
Sheet Metal Worker $168.09/hour; $252.14/hour - rush/overtime
Sign Maker $138.84/hour; $208.26/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.