Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

Position Summary San Diego State University is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to support the maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive care of campus HVAC and mechanical systems. This role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building operations through hands‑on maintenance, emergency response, and renovation support.
Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and related mechanical components.
Respond to service requests and emergency calls by restoring air flow, temperature, humidity, and repairing utility distribution systems.
Assist with HVAC renovations and equipment installations, including piping, ductwork, wiring, thermostats, and related systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
Support HVAC system upgrades and maintenance projects under the direction of journey-level staff.
Trades & Mechanical Room Support
Assist journey-level trades personnel with maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects.
Perform general maintenance and minor interior and exterior repairs as assigned.
Maintain mechanical rooms, utility systems, and related equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
Support essential campus HVAC and mechanical systems.
Gain hands‑on experience working alongside skilled trades professionals.
Contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient campus facilities.
As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Position Information This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. Department Summary The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure, and human resources at San Diego State University.
The Department of Facilities Services is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs over 200 employees (full time and students) and supports approximately 8 million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.
The Office of Housing Administration (OHA) is a self‑funded operation responsible for planning, providing, and administering housing operations, services, and facilities with over 100 employees and more than 150 student assistants. With an annual operating budget exceeding $159 million, OHA provides housing for over 9,000 students, live‑in professional staff, and faculty across 25 residential buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet of residential facilities. OHA also operates SDSU-IV housing at the Imperial Valley campus. OHA manages the operation of residence halls, apartments, and conference and event spaces. In partnership with the Residential Education Office (REO), OHA supports the educational mission of the university while providing the business operations for all housing‑related functions, ensuring a high‑quality environment that enhances the student educational experience.
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Education and Experience The abilities normally would be acquired through 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 that acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.
Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations.
Must have the ability to understand and apply university and departmental policies and procedures.
Prior experience, within the previous three years, in a large multi‑building facility operation performing maintenance and repair work.
Completion of training/coursework in HVAC, electrical theory or mechanical equipment/systems preferred.
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.
Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
Campus & Community : At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
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 as a condition of employment.
H-1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.
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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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