Working Title:  Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Department Name: Health, Wellness and Recreation Center

Division: Administration and Finance 

Classification Title: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Classification Salary Range: $5,787 - $7,801 per month

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is 5,796 per month.

About the Position:

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations, Building Trades, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic serve as the primary Facilities Maintenance Mechanic for the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center, performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on facility systems and recreation equipment. This role ensures the facility remains safe, operational, and well-maintained through effective troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with specialized contractors as needed.

 Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, adjustment, alteration and repair of equipment and facility components.
•  Supports the maintenance operation of the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center through documentation, inventory management and coordination of maintenance activities.
• Provides operational support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Education: These abilities normally would be acquired through 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. Apprenticeship Certificate or documented training in a related trade, High School Diploma, or GED

• Increasingly responsible experience including journey-level skill in any of the following trades; mechanical system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing or heating, and air conditioning repair; facilities building maintenance or any reasonable equivalent combination of training and experience as a facilities/building maintenance mechanic which demonstrates achievement of a journey-level skill.
• Valid driver license

Special Working conditions: 

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  Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday; however, work hours may be adjusted to support emergencies, special events, facility shutdowns, preventive maintenance projects or operational requirements.
• Occasional overtime, evening or weekend work may be required.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have journey-level experience in one of the following trades and a thorough knowledge of methods materials, and equipment used in the operation and repair of carpentry, concrete & masonry, flooring & tile work, roof maintenance, electric vehicle & battery maintenance, plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer systems; thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment and in general facilities building maintenance and repair work and skill in the performance of such work; working knowledge of safety orders of the Industrial Accident Commission dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Working Knowledge of commercial fitness equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the job; ability to estimate time and materials needed; ability to keep simple records; ability to follow procedural oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and computerized work orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and safe work practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining commercial fitness and recreation equipment.
• Experience in higher education, municipal or institutional facilities.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Boom Lift and Scissor Lift Operator Certification.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                                

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift up in excess of 50 lbs.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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