Maintenance Specialist I (IN-HOUSE ONLY)

About Golden West College

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach California Golden West College is a two-year college serving over 10500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees a strong university transfer program more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates community education and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966 Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

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Summary

Performs general labor and semi-skilled building maintenance work. Assists senior-level maintenance specialists in the performance of skilled maintenance work in the various construction and mechanical systems trades.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Maintenance Specialist I represents the first level position requiring generalized experience in building maintenance grounds or advanced custodial work. Advancement to Maintenance Specialist II is possible with specialized training in one of the advanced trades combined with additional experience at the journey level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties as assigned:

Knowledge and Skills

1. Requires a working knowledge of building grounds or equipment maintenance sufficient to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks.
2. Requires knowledge of the use maintenance and repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work.
3. Must know and understand safety rules and regulations.
4. Requires sufficient math skills to record measurements and calculate portions and quantities.
5. Requires sufficient English language skills to document work assignment details.
6. Requires sufficient human relations skills to exhibit positive customer service and work as a contributing member of a team.

Abilities

1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Must be able to work as a member of a crew and maintain harmonious work relationships.
3. Must be able to perform at the semi-skilled or unskilled level to complete routine
   maintenance tasks.
4. Requires the ability to read understand and interpret work schedules and drawings.
5. Requires the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
6. Must be able to make straightforward arithmetic calculations for distance angle and quantity.
7. Requires the ability to work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events.
8. Requires the ability to observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.
9. May require the ability to perform work assignments on varying schedules.

Physical Abilities

1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Minimum Qualifications: Education Experience D.E.I.A

The position requires a High School diploma as demonstrated by arithmetic reading and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions read and document work orders read plans and drawings and make measurements plus three years of experience in the general maintenance and remodel of buildings grounds or equipment. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications of the position.

AND

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial ethnic disability gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population including students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid driver license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant safety considerations exist from full-body physical labor and handling of medium-to-heavy weight materials.

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties work steps and skills required of the job.

This is an IN-HOUSE ONLYfull-time 12-months per year classified position.The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with the flexibility to occasionally work evening hours and/or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment and position schedule will be determined with the hiring manager upon hire for the position.

ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310)(Download PDF reader) to check if your application may be impacted. Additionallyapplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59PM Wednesday January 14 2026.

Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
3. A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
4. Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range EE-114)

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
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