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Job Summary

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.

Key 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

License

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

Classification: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,274/month - $6,528/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,355/month - $7,801/month

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.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 12, 2025, through June 29, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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