Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and responsive maintenance tasks, inspects mechanical rooms, and ensures operational efficiency of campus HVAC systems. Regularly monitor central utility plants, perform necessary chemical adjustments to water systems, and meticulously maintain records and logs. Collaborate closely with various trade teams on significant facility projects and repairs. Respond promptly to customer trouble calls and emergencies, ensuring continuous climate control, resolving mechanical system issues, and swiftly addressing power failures or related operational disruptions. Operate vehicles safely across campus multiple times daily, and contribute proactively to maintaining clean, serviceable mechanical and utility areas.

• Monitors central utility plants and systems providing heating and air conditioning service to all University buildings to maintain climate control according to requirements.
• Performs water system analysis, may take chemical readings during work shift, and make chemical adjustments to water systems as required to protect systems.
• Responds to power failures, bollard lock and unlock requests, supply fans in alarm, damaged thermostats, fan belt noise, and other problems.
• Conducts emissions tests of boilers for proper operation.
• Performs general building and mechanical repairs within facilities and the related systems and components.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 those acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.
• PREFERRED: California Driver's License and EPA Universal Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of HVAC systems and central utility plant operations, including climate control, system monitoring, and water treatment practices necessary to maintain optimal building conditions.
• Comprehensive understanding of building mechanical systems, boiler operations, and safety protocols necessary to perform routine inspections, emissions testing, and maintain mechanical spaces in optimal condition.
• Proficiency in using building automation systems to diagnose, adjust, and resolve mechanical and climate control issues effectively, ensuring continuous campus-wide operational performance.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse trades teams on facility repair projects, demonstrating proficiency in general mechanical maintenance and minor repairs to ensure operational integrity across campus facilities.
• Capable of promptly addressing emergency and routine maintenance requests, accurately documenting system readings and activities, and effectively communicating emerging problems to supervisors or management around the clock.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic / 6940 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5355 - $6528 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5355 - $7801 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Nights and weekends required.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. 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.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per 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, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io.