Facilities Maintenance Technician II

SJSU Student Union


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 33 - 42
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

Position Overview
The Student Union Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building the Provident Credit Union Event Center and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority faculty and administrators.

Mission
The Student Union Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development growth and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs desired services and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager the Facilities Maintenance Technician II performs general maintenance in the Student Union Event Center and Recreation Center facilities. The purpose of this position is to provide quality courteous and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to produce quality work at or above the industry standard; to perform skilled and semiskilled work in any of several trades such as carpentry painting plaster and building maintenance; and to provide safe secure and sanitary spaces for all who use Student Union Inc. facilities.

Decision Making / Guidelines
Independent evaluation of maintenance and repair requirements materials tools and equipment need. Determination of method of accomplishment and prioritization of work effort. Determination of the safest and most efficient/effective manner of accomplishing each task. Who and what may be affected by shut down for repairs who to notify and what advanced notice is required. The decisions made effect the safety and working conditions of all students community and staff. Work is assigned verbally or through written work orders. Work is reviewed upon completion for quality timeliness and compliance to fire codes building codes and agency regulations policies and guidelines.

Position Duties:
  • 40% GENERAL MAINTENANCE: General maintenance and installations as needed. Includes but is not limited to: VCT and ceramic tiles flooring ceiling tiles pressure washing site clearance hang shelving and pictures minor plumbing repairs (e.g. replacing faucets fixing leaks or clearing clogged drains) replacing lamps preventive maintenance inspections and service aquatic pool maintenance warehousing of attic stock and other duties as assigned.
  • 20% CARPENTRY: Performs general carpentry work on floors roofs stairs partitions doors windows and a variety of wood fixtures; repairs tables desks chairs benches and other furniture.
  • 15% SUPPORT STUDENT UNION INC. PROJECT WORK: In support of Student Union Inc. work parties in-house refresh projects or perform other work as needed in support of the broader Student Union Inc. team workload. Assist with light-guage metal framing. Repairing gypsum board applying acoustic insulation finalizing surfacing with taping and mudding tools and applying texture from a texture machine. May include moving furnishings and fixtures to prepare site for work.
  • 10% PLASTER: Removes loose chipped cracked or damaged plaster and lath; installs new lath plasterboard or drywall; mixes and applies plaster stucco mortar or cement; finishes and prepares surface for painting with use of sanders. Builds alters or repairs brick stone or concrete block walls buildings roofs and marble or tile surfaces; lays tile brick concrete blocks or other stone building material using mortar or appropriate medium; pours or finishes concrete; patches existing surfaces; builds concrete forms; nails sheet-rock to framing; sands sheet-rock to finished texture; uses power tools such as sanders saws drills and nailing guns to accomplish tasks.
  • 10% PAINTING: Inspects work site for proper equipment; moves furniture away from work site; may determine and requisition appropriate coating materials and equipment and compute work time needed to complete the job; may schedule the job; erects and dismantles scaffolding; masks and covers protected work areas; scrapes cleans patches tapes and coats dry wall; sands and/or power washes surfaces of interior and exterior walls floors ceilings furniture cabinets woodwork parking lots vehicles or equipment; fills cracks plasterboard joints nail holes dents and pores; caulks and waterproofs; applies coating materials such as oil base and water base paints varnish lacquer epoxy sealers undercoating and primers by brush roller and/or sprayer.
  • 5% LEAD WORK: Training planning work & assigning work for Student Employees on special projects and post occupancy room turns. Create an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
  • Three years of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas: carpentry electrical mechanical painting plumbing and welding.
  • NOTE: Some positions may require licensure or certification in a specific trade area.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Knowledge
    • Knowledge of basic building maintenance systems including HVAC electrical plumbing and custodial support
    • Knowledge of safety procedures OSHA standards and safe tool operation
    • Knowledge of preventive maintenance and work order systems
    • Knowledge of basic repair techniques and facility maintenance practices
  • Skills
    • Skilled in troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance repairs
    • Effective communication and customer service skills
    • Time management and task prioritization skills
    • Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment
  • Abilities
    • Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
    • Ability to read work orders manuals and basic technical documents
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies and operational needs

Work Requirements


Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Physical Demands
    • Ability to stand walk bend climb and lift for extended periods
    • Ability to lift and carry tools equipment and materials
    • Ability to work in confined spaces on ladders and in mechanical areas
    • Ability to safely operate maintenance vehicles tools and equipment
  • Work Environment
    • Work performed in indoor and outdoor campus environments
    • Frequent exposure to maintenance repair and construction areas
    • Exposure to varying weather conditions noise dust and mechanical hazards
    • Fast-paced environment with changing maintenance priorities and emergency response needs


Employment Information & Policies


BENEFITS
This position is employed through Student Union at San Jose State University which offers an excellent benefits package including Medical Dental & Vision insurance (fully paid on selected packages by the company for the employee and dependents) Life and Supplemental Insurance Vacation Sick Leave paid Holidays 403(b) retirement program tuition reimbursement employee development opportunities and more.

Post-Employment Benefits: The Student Union Inc. provides lifetime retiree medical and dental coverage to eligible employees and their dependents who retire at the age of 55 and have 5 or more years of employment with the Student Union Inc.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The Student Union of San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age ancestry citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity gender genetic information pregnancy 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. The Student Union and SJSU have a firm and unambiguous commitment to the active elimination of discrimination and the affirmative recruitment of a diverse multi-racial community of students faculty and staff.

Background Check and Fingerprinting
Student Union employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors and cash management will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work performed.

In some cases the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor Vehicles check as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background checks are conducted through the Student Union third-party vendor Accurate Background.

California State University (CSU) Learning & Development
Within the first month all employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through CSULearn the Universitys employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from .
  1. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
  2. Discrimination and Harassment for Supervisors/Non-Supervisors
  3. Gender Equity and Title IX Prevention Program (Title IX)
  4. Data Security and FERPA
  5. Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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Position OverviewThe Student Union Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building the Provident Credit Union Event Center and the Spartan Recrea...