Housing Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

CSU CareersSacramento, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Housing Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the full range of journey-level hardscape work and general facility work. The incumbent will perform a variety of maintenance and construction work on facilities systems, equipment, structures, and fixtures within University Housing.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated expertise in areas of construction/maintenance.
  • Four or more years journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of concrete/hardscape systems.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship program or experience equivalent leading to a journey-level concrete/hardscape tradesman.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to concrete/hardscape trade and general construction related to facilities systems and renovations.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent customer service in a diverse working environment.
  • Ability to work professionally, cooperatively, and safely with a variety of customers and environments.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment (e.g. desktop computer), standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader), and the internet.
  • Have certification or willing to become asbestos abatement certified.
  • Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a good driving record.
  • Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to safely move a minimum of 50 pounds, in a variety of work environments (i.e. confined spaces, around mechanical devices etc.)
  • Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge and experience in concrete, asphalt, and hardscape installation and repair.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of ADA access requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of maintenance and construction work on facilities systems, equipment, structures, and fixtures within University Housing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in areas of construction/maintenance.
  • Four or more years journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of concrete/hardscape systems.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship program or experience equivalent leading to a journey-level concrete/hardscape tradesman.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to concrete/hardscape trade and general construction related to facilities systems and renovations.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent customer service in a diverse working environment.
  • Ability to work professionally, cooperatively, and safely with a variety of customers and environments.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment (e.g. desktop computer), standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader), and the internet.
  • Have certification or willing to become asbestos abatement certified.
  • Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a good driving record.
  • Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to safely move a minimum of 50 pounds, in a variety of work environments (i.e. confined spaces, around mechanical devices etc.)

Benefits

  • Best-in-class Benefits
  • CSU Total Compensation
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