Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
California State University•San Diego, CA
•$5,355 - $7,801•Onsite
About The Position
San Diego State University is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to support the maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive care of campus HVAC and mechanical systems. This role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building operations through hands-on maintenance, emergency response, and renovation support.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience analyzing and responding to emergency situations.
- Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and successfully interact with a variety of individuals in a diverse environment at all levels of the organization.
- Must have the ability to understand and apply university and departmental policies and procedures.
- Prior experience, within the previous three years, in a large multi-building facility operation performing maintenance and repair work.
- Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades.
- Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of training/coursework in HVAC, electrical theory or mechanical equipment/systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and related mechanical components.
- Respond to service requests and emergency calls by restoring air flow, temperature, humidity, and repairing utility distribution systems.
- Perform routine component replacements, adjustments, and minor repairs to maintain system reliability.
- Assist with HVAC renovations and equipment installations, including piping, ductwork, wiring, thermostats, and related systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Support HVAC system upgrades and maintenance projects under the direction of journey-level staff.
- Assist journey-level trades personnel with maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects.
- Perform general maintenance and minor interior and exterior repairs as assigned.
- Maintain mechanical rooms, utility systems, and related equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays
- vacation
- sick leave
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
- reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC
- Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents
- FlexCash
- life and disability insurance
- legal and pet plans
- Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
