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University Industrial Services

University Industrial Services of El Cajon holds California license 583838 (A General Engineering, B General Building, C2 Insulation and Acoustical, C4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting, C10 Electrical, C16 Fire Protection, C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning, C34 Pipeline, C36 Plumbing, C38 Refrigeration, C43 Sheet Metal, C55 Water Conditioning). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Aug 31, 2028.

Doing business as University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors Inc.

Licensed 36 years, longer than 82% of 128 active El Cajon electrical contractors.

Active

University Industrial Services, El Cajon

License
583838
Class
A General Engineering; B General Building; C2 Insulation and Acoustical; C4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting; C10 Electrical; C16 Fire Protection; C20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning; C34 Pipeline; C36 Plumbing; C38 Refrigeration; C43 Sheet Metal; C55 Water Conditioning
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Oct 1, 2027

CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

Has the board taken action on this license?

None in the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check

What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?

Bond
$25,000Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America, from Jan 1, 2023, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredContinental Insurance Company (The), from Oct 1, 2026, to Oct 1, 2027

Who is on this license?

Officer
Douglas A. KanaanSince Aug 27, 2021
Officer
Heather R. Schopplein AndersonSince Jul 21, 2025
Responsible managing officer
John E. ModjeskiSince Feb 20, 2018

What work does this license cover?

Issued Dec 29, 1989. Inactive Jan 1, 1994 to Aug 13, 1998.

What other licenses does this business hold?

Which other El Cajon businesses hold A General Engineering?

Electrical Contractors in El CajonCalifornia electrical contractorsCalifornia plumbing contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

  1. Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
  2. Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
  3. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
  4. Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
  5. Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.

If the license is lapsed

  1. Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
  2. Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
  3. If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
  4. Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Nov 1, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)