Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination.

We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position :

The California Desert Studies Consortium was established in 1974 as an academic collaboration among seven California State University campuses.

The mission of the Consortium is to encourage the understanding of, and appreciation for, the California deserts by developing student academic skills and public awareness through a desert studies program which includes instruction, research, and special programs.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in one trade with strong skills in other trades.

This position independently performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and systems on the grounds of the California Desert Studies Center (DSC) in Zzyzz, California.

The activities include but are not limited to general building maintenance, general carpentry, general plumbing, general electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), routine mechanical maintenance on the vehicles at Desert Studies Center as well the day-to-day administration of Desert Studies Center facilities including procurement.

Provides cost estimates for repair or replacement of equipment. Responsible for monitoring on site facilities and work with skilled multi-trade crafts workers and assistants.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• 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.

• 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.

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.

CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

License / Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.