Recharge Rates

The following recharge rates have been approved effective October 1, 2026 for customer-funded maintenance, repair, and renovation services provided to the UCI campus community.

Service Area Rate
Building Automation $194.48/hour; $291.72/hour - rush/overtime
Building Maintenance $167.22/hour; $250.83/hour - rush/overtime
Building Systems (Security, Fire, Networking Systems) $193.97/hour; $290.96/hour - rush/overtime
Carpentry $181.34/hour; $272.01/hour - rush/overtime
Central Plant (Building Engineer/Operating Engineer) $216.43/hour; $324.65/hour - rush/overtime
Custodial/Recycling $87.94/hour; $131.91/hour - rush/overtime
Electrical $182.15/hour; $273.23/hour - rush/overtime
Equipment Operator $129.50/hour; $194.25/hour - rush/overtime
Groundskeeper $109.48/hour; $164.22/hour - rush/overtime
High Voltage Specialist $186.12/hour; $279.18/hour - rush/overtime
HVAC Specialist / Refrigeration Specialist $194.38/hour; $291.57/hour - rush/overtime
Irrigation Mechanic $166.27/hour; $249.41/hour - rush/overtime
Locksmith $174.52/hour; $261.78/hour - rush/overtime
Mason (Exterior Construction) $152.57/hour; $228.86/hour - rush/overtime
Mover/Skilled Labor $80.95/hour; $121.43/hour - rush/overtime
Painter $162.60/hour; $243.90/hour - rush/overtime
Plumbing $190.64/hour; $285.96/hour - rush/overtime
Sheet Metal Worker $185.40/hour; $278.10/hour - rush/overtime
Sign Maker $154.25/hour; $231.38/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.