Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry

CSU Careers•San José, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director- Architectural Trades & Auto Services, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, assigned to the Carpentry Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations, works independently or as a team member under the general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic performs the full range of skilled journey level carpentry and metalworking trades along with strong skills in other trade areas to perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction and renovation work on building and infrastructure systems. Typically, carpentry and metal work skills are utilized to maintain and repair equipment and systems associated with university buildings and infrastructure to ensure a clean, safe and attractive campus/learning environment. The incumbent uses a computerized maintenance system to ensure the preventive maintenance program objectives are met and provides safety instructions and directions to unskilled or semi-skilled assistants.

Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities
Ability to climb to a height in excess of thirty feet
Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one of the skilled trades associated with the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC & System Controls trades
Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems including building and system level utilities and infrastructure, and renovations
Ability to demonstrate journey-level skill in one of the skilled trades and strong skills in other applicable trades
Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications
Ability to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work
Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to operate all applicable tools, equipment and systems necessary to perform skilled trade
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems
Ability to organize assigned work and carry forward assignments based on operational priorities as defined by the appropriate administrator and/or operating guidelines with a focus on efficiently performing duties required to complete assignments successfully and within given deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals throughout the organization as well as those outside of the organization who are directly or indirectly involved with projects and/or assignments
Four years of increasingly responsible experience leading to journey-level skills in facility repair and maintenance, or any reasonable equivalent combination of training and experience as a facilities maintenance mechanic which demonstrates the achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program
Requires the possession of a valid California Driver’s License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for position and in any emergency situation
Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Nice To Haves

Certification indicating completion of an applicable apprenticeship program
Journey level standing in the carpentry and/or metal working trades
Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques commonly used in a maintenance and repair setting
Five years of journey level work experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction/fabrication, and installation of carpentry or metal work systems associated with buildings and grounds

Responsibilities

Performs at a journey level in at least one trade and assists with basic and advanced level maintenance and repair work for various trades including carpentry, metal work, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
Build, remodel, and maintain various types of facilities, buildings, offices, classrooms, restrooms, sheds, fences and other structures interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications including making rough sketches where needed to facilitate work efforts
Perform routine mechanical maintenance
Respond to service requests; diagnose problems and make necessary adjustments
Operate hand/power tools and certified equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, utility carts, and welding equipment
Use computerized maintenance management programs to complete work assignments including documentation of efforts but also as necessary to research and understand issues at hand
Estimates cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work
Responds to urgent and/or emergency calls in order to prevent catastrophic equipment failure, injury, damage or further incident, takes appropriate action to mitigate damages and facilitate appropriate repair

Benefits

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary

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