Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - (Facilities Maintenance Mechanic) -HDCS Facilities Maintenance

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor, it is the primary responsibility of the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on the properties managed by Housing, Dining & Conference Services.

Temporary : Position will end on or before August 29, 2024, permanent status cannot be earned in this position.

Position Information

Perform independently skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work- Respond to routine maintenance and service requests- Preventative maintenance- Perform a wide range of facilities renovation, maintenance, and repair work- Use computerized maintenance systems Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge : Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one skilled trade area;
• working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation;
• thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in trade specialty; working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems;

working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations.

• Abilities : Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades; operate construction and related equipment;
• use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications;
• make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and / or computerized record-keeping systems;
• prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond to emergency situations;

read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

Experience : These abilities normally would be acquired through four years of increasingly responsible experience leading to journey-level skills in a mechanical or facilities / building trade, or any equivalent combination of training and experience as a facilities and systems mechanic which demonstrates the achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Achievement of journey-level skills acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.
• Experience working on single-family apartment complexes.

Required License / Certification

• Possess a valid non-restricted California Driver's License; comply with the Defensive Driver’s Training program requirements if a vehicle is used on official business.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Environmental / Physical / Special

May be required to work on weekends, some evening, overtime, call back and / or holidays. Position requires the use of a uniform that will be provided by the department and the ability to carry a department provided mobile phone and answer calls during the work schedule.

Work schedule may change depending on the needs of the organization.

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