CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

UNION CODE: R06

FT/PT: Full-time  

PAY PLAN: 12-month  

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $6,076 - $6,600

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $6,076 - $7,766

PAY BASIS: Monthly    

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by September 18, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.
• Incumbent must possess a valid CA driver’s license or ability to obtain it by date of hire, and successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam and background check.

POSITION PURPOSE: Within the Business and Administrative Services Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University, Bakersfield through the continued maintenance of campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a best-in-class organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment.

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, under general supervision of the Facilities Manager, is a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in welding, with strong skills in other trades such as electrical and HVAC. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on assigned facilities and systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Systems Repairs/Maintenance

1. Implement and adhere to safe working practices.
2. Maintain secure, safe, and orderly shop and yard spaces which house supplies, tools, and stock of parts for equipment and furniture.
3. Operate, test, install, repair, and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on mechanical facilities equipment and systems including HVAC, pool, low-voltage controls, and plumbing systems.
4. Perform facility general preventive and corrective maintenance, construction, and renovation to include the trades of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and metal work. Provide skilled preventive and maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work in journey-level skill expertise. Examples of work include cleaning shower and sink drains, HVAC filters and condensate lines, washers and dryers, repairing drywall and painting, removing and patching rugs or tiles, repairing furniture, etc.
5. Consult, coordinate, and work with other trades to perform repairs as needed.
6. Perform welding and brazing to make repairs, fabricate, and construct parts for furniture, plumbing, etc.
7. In consultation with the Facilities Manager, coordinate and procure materials and supplies from local vendors for maintenance and repairs of Housing East facilities.
8. Maintain an appropriate shop inventory of repair parts and consumables.
9. Determine, oversee, and coordinate contracted/procured maintenance and equipment repair, and maintenance services. Coordinate vendors for fire extinguishers, fire alarm testing and repairs, elevator testing and repairs, etc.
10. Coordinate with Facilities Trades to assist with more complex repairs as needed.
11. Ensure all repair, renovation, and construction work performed is in accordance with CSU policy; and life, safety and building codes.

Planning & Record Keeping

1. Maintain and keep current records and logs.
2. Assist in the development of facility and systems preventive maintenance program.
3. Maintain and keep current computerized maintenance management system.
4. Prepare standard and complex reports.
5. Retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.
6. Use computerized maintenance management systems to ensure preventive maintenance program objectives are met.
7. Estimate maintenance and repair cost, time, and materials for projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Four (4) 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 – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain it by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades.
• Ability to operate construction and related equipment.
• Ability to use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work.
• Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.
• Ability to prepare standard report.
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
• Ability to analyze and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
• Ability to ensure work is performed in sequence.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or higher
• At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience leading to journey-level skills in a mechanical or facilities/building trades.
• Certified Pool Operator, Asbestos Abator, and/or Welder.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in ServiceNow or other CMMS.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: HEAVY WORK – 50% or more of the activities involve walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy weight objects which may exceed 50 pounds. Physical requirements include working on ladders at varying heights; exposure to chemicals, fumes; noise from vehicle and equipment operation, dust, dirt, oil/grease, gases, and pollen; sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; occasional stooping, kneeling; repeated bending; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds equipment and tools; repetitive use of wrists and/or hands; ability to maintain balance; reaching overhead, horizontally and above the shoulders; rapid mental/muscular coordination; working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Indicate the type(s) of environmental factors which are essential to the position activities:
• Is exposed to excessive noise
• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave
• Drives motorized equipment
• Works in confined quarters
• Works in high places
• Other: May work with Asbestos

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Not Mandated

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations.  State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.  Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.