Building Maintenance Worker (SC - Substitute)

Salary: $32.34 Hourly
Location : Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA
Job Type: SC - Non-Bargaining Unit (Part-Time) - Temporary
Job Number: 202401065
Office, Division, or School: SC - Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Culture of Care:

At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.
Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District-one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.
Application Instructions :

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents - incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.

• For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.

• For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.

Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff, performs a full range of semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities; may assists in skilled maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical; operates a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment; and maintains current records of maintenance and repair work.

May receive functional supervision, technical training and work direction from a higher-level building maintenance worker.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class within the Building Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Lead Building Maintenance Worker in that the latter position serves as a lead worker over lower level building maintenance staff and is assigned the more difficult and complex work of the unit. Employees at the Building Maintenance Worker level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties on campus structures, related physical facilities, equipment and grounds.

Make routine repairs and adjustments to buildings and facilities including doors, windows, cabinets, walls and partitions; repair floors and ceilings including hardwood floors, acoustical tile, asphalt tile and other composition material; repair carpeting.

Participate in plumbing installations and repairs as necessary; replace broken fixtures; unclog drains; remove obstructions from water and sewer systems; repair leaks.

Repair and prepare surfaces for painting; paint buildings, fixtures and equipment; paint or stain wood structures.

Excavate, prepare, form, pour and finish concrete; repair asphalt.

Perform minor repairs on rooftops; patch holes; clean out drain gutters.

Assemble, set up, move and arrange furniture and equipment; set up rooms as directed.

Lock and unlock doors; open and close campus buildings.

Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools including table saws, circular saw, planers, routers, sanders, airless paint sprayer, power drills and welding equipment.

Assist in performing carpentry work including structural fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance tasks during maintenance and repair, remodeling and new construction assignments.

Assist in laying and repairing floors and roofs including working with suspended and tile ceilings, asphalt tile and other composition materials; assist in installing carpeting.

Assist in constructing and repairing school and office furniture, counters, and equipment; assist in performing mill and cabinet work; assist in repairing metal cabinets as necessary.

Assist in building stairways, closets, partitions, cases and shelving; fit doors, windows, sashes, and screens.

Assist in installing and finishing metal frame walls, dry walls and wood paneling.

Maintain maintenance supplies and equipment.

May perform custodial duties including cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning restrooms and replenishing restroom supplies.

Assist other maintenance staff in performing assigned duties.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance program.

Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general building and facility maintenance and repair.

Operational characteristics of maintenance and repair equipment and tools used in the area of assignment.

Construction and maintenance methods and equipment.

Properties of various kinds of woods.

Basic mathematical principles.

Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

Pertinent building and construction codes and regulations.

Principles and practices of record keeping.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled repair and maintenance work on assigned buildings and facilities.

Use and operate a variety of tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Estimate time, material, and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects.

Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.

Perform basic shop mathematics.

Maintain a variety of records.

Move heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Work cooperatively with other maintenance staff.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in general building maintenance.
Experience:

One year of building maintenance or general plumbing, carpentry, HVAC or electrical experience.
License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver's license and proof of insurability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor field environments; travel from site to site; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis."

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Example : For the following reporting period: January 1st through January 31st, the NBU employee will be paid on February 10th.

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.
Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.
California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or sending an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io.
Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.
Non-Discrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access:

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.
The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such, to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024.
Similarly, Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.
These numbers underscore the importance of our commitment to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. To support the academic and career success of our diverse student body, we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidate's values will align with SOCCCD's goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Equal Employment Opportunity:

The District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is compliant and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants are evaluated for employment without regard to ethnicity or race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran status, political or organizational affiliation, or any other protected characteristic in compliance with federal and California law.
THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
General Information:

For general information about benefits, including eligibility requirements, please visit the benefits webpage on the South Orange County Community College District ("District") website.

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Retiree Benefits:


Faculty (Full-Time)

Present medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the eligibility requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement, and for the dependents of eligible retirees, shall continue until the retiree reaches the age of Medicare eligibility. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.

For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.

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Staff (California School Employees Association ("CSEA"))

Effective July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2026, bargaining unit members who retire from the District and the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS")/California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS") concurrently at sixty (60) years of age or older who have been employed by the District for at least ten (10) consecutive years, during which they were health benefit eligible under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement immediately prior to retirement, shall receive the same District contribution as provided active bargaining unit members under the collective bargaining agreement, toward health benefits specified under the collective bargaining agreement, excluding long term disability and life insurance, the legal assistance program and long term care insurance, until age sixty-five (65) or until the bargaining unit member becomes eligible for Medicare, whichever is sooner.


OR

Effective July 1, 2026, bargaining unit members will receive the District offered medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who retire July 1, 2026, or thereafter, who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.

For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.

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Management

Medical, dental, and vision benefits in effect in the District at the time of retirement of a management team member shall continue in effect upon the employee's retirement for those employees who have been actively employed full-time and receiving full-time benefits by the District for ten (10) consecutive years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who concurrently retire from either CalSTRS and/or CalPERS. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.

For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable board policy and/or administrative regulation on the District website.

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