Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry
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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 Drivers 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 drivers license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California drivers 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: $6274/month - $6528/month
CSU Salary Range: $5355/month - $7801/month
San Jos 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
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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 universitys 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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Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age ancestry citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity gender genetic information marital status medical condition national origin race religion or lack thereof sex sexual orientation transgender or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
Employment Type
Full-Time
