Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of complex skilled maintenance, repair, and renovation work.

The FMM completes all routine work assignments and performs all additional duties as assigned. The FMM also maintains equipment and a safe and clean working environment, consistently meets university needs in a timely and professional manner with increasingly improved skill.

The FMM also maintains an accurate attendance record, is punctual and consistently meets deadlines, builds, and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.

The incumbent also seeks feedback, is responsive to stakeholders and takes appropriate action for the situation.

The FMM must be able to perform strenuous physical work while using mechanical aptitude and motor coordination, implements safety procedures, resolves problems, and improves safety in the workplace.

The FMM works to instill in others the importance of workplace safety rules and regulations and takes appropriate actions, conducts hazard assessments, addresses hazards appropriately and applies controls as appropriate to address / mitigate hazards;

promptly follows-up with health and safety risks, taking appropriate action(s), and provides necessary reports and documentation.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent / probationary position. This position is designated non- exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday, 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process.

It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university.

Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

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Education and Experience

• 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.

Licenses and / or Certifications

Valid California Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Key Qualifications

• Prior experience at a similar higher education environment, government or a large multi-building facility environment is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Five years of verifiable employment experience performing work in one or more of the following trades Electrical field is preferred;

technical trade school certification may substitute for one year of work experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $6,076 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range : $6,076 - $7,766 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.

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Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities.

This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.