Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer II (CE II), in the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Section (FOMS), the Maintenance Mechanic (MM) independently performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, alteration and repair of grounds, buildings, and mechanical systems. The MM performs this work at the California State Lottery (Lottery) headquarters complex (HQ), district offices, regional distribution warehouses and other sites statewide as designated by the CE II. The incumbent shall travel daily to Lottery facilities primarily in Northern California and on occasion to those in Southern California.

This position requires a current Maintenance Mechanic exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento location. This position is not eligible for telework.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team

• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation

• Recognize individual and team contributions

• Support the importance of work-life balance

• Invest in the professional development of our team members

• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

a. Schedule: Core business hours are between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, schedule has with some flexibility in hours depending on operations. Incumbents may receive calls outside of work hours (e.g. nights and weekends) to address critical facility issues. If the incumbent chooses to accept the call, they may bee requested by their supervisor or another Lottery manager to report to a Lottery facility and would be entitled to compensation in accordance with their bargaining unit agreement including overtime and/or callback pay, if applicable.

b. Travel: Required to drive or travel to other Lottery facilities. The MM must possess a valid California driver's license.

c. Other: The MM is issued a cell phone so that the incumbent can be contacted (phone call, email, or text message) regarding facility issues at all times during their work hours. The incumbent will be expected to have the cell phone with them at all times during their work hours and respond right away if contacted .

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• This/These position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• This/These position(s) require(s) a California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application including providing your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrated experience with repairing and refinishing painted surfaces.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installation, maintenance troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office construction, set up, troubleshooting maintenance, and repair of modular systems furniture.
• Experience installing, replacing, troubleshooting and repairing commercial plumbing, sewer, and gas conveyance systems.
• Experience with customer services in a high paced environment.
• Experience with maintenance management programs.
• Possession of current Back Flow Preventer Inspector certificate.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Position Location

Headquarters
700 N 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.