Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Apply now Job no: 556668 Department: Business & Finance Work type: Staff Location: Stanislaus - Turlock Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Description Full-time position available on or after November 2, 2026 for Building Maintenance. This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general direction. The Incumbent is responsible for independently perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and systems at both Stanislaus State’s Turlock and Stockton campuses. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is distinguished from the Facilities Worker classifications by the independent performance of skilled, journey-level trade work, particularly in the electro‑mechanical trades. Job Duties Operate, test, install, and perform skilled maintenance and repair of HVAC and plumbing systems. Perform electrical maintenance and repair work, including troubleshooting and work on low voltage control systems. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure reliable operation of facilities equipment and systems. Respond to routine maintenance and service requests and evaluate system issues. Perform a wide range of skilled facilities renovation, maintenance, and repair work across multiple trades. Repair and maintain building components including walkways, walls, doors, tile, furniture, and hardware. Construct minor structures, including foundation work, framing, roofing, and interior/exterior walls and ceilings. Installing insulation, hang drywall, and perform taping and finishing. Install and repair suspended ceiling systems. Perform welding to repair, fabricate, and construct parts. Estimate materials, labor, and time requirements for maintenance and renovation work. Determine priorities for requisitioning materials and supplies based on job needs. Provide instruction and direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants as needed. May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards. At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: None Experience: Four (4) 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 that acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of directly related experience. Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting. Experience performing maintenance and repair on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including low voltage systems. Experience performing multi‑trade building work, including carpentry, drywall, ceilings, and general facilities renovation. Experience performing preventive maintenance and responding to routine maintenance and service requests. Experience estimating materials, labor, and time requirements for maintenance and renovation work. Experience prioritizing work and requisitioning or coordinating materials and supplies. Experience providing instruction or direction to unskilled or semi‑skilled assistants on maintenance tasks. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one skilled trade area. Working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in 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 and renovations. Demonstrate journey‑level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades. Ability operate construction and related equipment. Ability to use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties. Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to make rough sketches. Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work. Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized recordkeeping systems. Ability to prepare standard reports. 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. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. A background check (which may include: fingerprinting, checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with the CSU. Special Conditions Position may be required to travel. Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary Range Anticipated starting salary will be $5,571(step 3) – $5,912(step 6) per monthplus excellent paid benefits. Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 6)Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary Full$5,355(step 1) – $7,801(step 20) per month. Application Deadline SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.) Background Clearance Notice Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 conditionally offered the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Additional Information Campus & Area California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six‑county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full‑time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master’s programs, 7 post‑graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Clery Act Disclosure Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382. Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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 CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. California Relay Service is available at View phone number on click.appcast.io voice and View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability PDF Form . CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Advised On: September 10, 2026 (9:35 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, Stanislaus