San José State University Hiring for Facilities Maintenance Mechanic at San José – Moss Landing Marine Lab Full Time

Job no: 528532
Work type: Staff
Location: San José – Moss Landing Marine Lab
Categories: Unit 6 – Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, assigned to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Department (MLML), reports directly to the Resource Manager and is under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, will work independently or as a team member. The incumbent works as a skilled generalist utilizing journey level skills in HVAC trades along with strong skills in other trade areas (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, carpentry) to perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on MLML facilities and their respective building, infrastructure and utility systems so as to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive campus, learning, and research environment. The incumbent uses a computerized maintenance system to ensure the preventive maintenance program objectives are met and also provides safety instructions and directions to unskilled or semi-skilled assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning, ,water systems and other equipment including air handlers, fume hoods, exhaust fans, ductless refrigeration systems, DI/RO pumps, and seawater pumping systems
• Tests, adjusts, and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments
• Maintains, inspects, diagnoses and makes emergency repairs to natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems
• Regularly uses features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage
• Monitors building automation systems and adjust space temperatures and air intake to optimize comfort while conserving energy
• Responds to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings
• Repairs and replaces bearings, shafts, seals, rings and electrical wiring and installs central system parts, gauges, valves and pipes
• Conducts chemical analyses and water treatment for heating hot water loops
• Performs some soldering and welding on equipment and piping
• Maintain lab utilities
• Conducts scheduled annual and semi-annual preventative maintenance tasks, as required
• Utilizes other trade skills, to the degree qualified, to maintain, repair, and install other equipment or systems associated with the plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and locksmith trades

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one of the skilled trades associated with the HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, electrical or carpentry trades
• Working knowledge of the materials, methods, equipment and tools used in related trades areas pertaining to facilities, systems including utilities and infrastructure, construction, and renovation
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in the trade specialty
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems
• 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, including the ability to make rough sketches
• Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of assigned maintenance, repair and renovation work
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Ability to analyze and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments
• Ability to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam
• Ability to accommodate a work schedule that varies according to operational needs and may include evening and weekend hours as well as to respond to callbacks which occur outside of the normal work schedule
• Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions. This includes managing multiple tasks and working proactively to avoid crisis and backlog
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere while establishing effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification indicating completion of an applicable apprenticeship program
• Journey level standing in the HVAC/mechanical trades
• Knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems
• Five (5) years of journey level work experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of HVAC/mechanical systems including HVAC and mechanical equipment and controls systems

Compensation

Classification: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,045/month – $6,427/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,787/month – $7,396/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
• Certification

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 8, 2023 through June 25, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
[email protected]
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected].

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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Advertised: June 08, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled