Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,761 - 72,852; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement and savings

Tuition waiver

Job summary

California State University, Northridge is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance tasks on campus HVAC systems, ensuring operational efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring utility plants, conducting emissions tests, and responding to emergencies. Required qualifications include four years of relevant experience leading to journey-level skills. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $5,355 - $6,528 per month and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is offered onsite in Northridge, California.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in mechanical or building trade leading to journey-level skills.
• Preferred: California Driver's License and EPA Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and responsive maintenance tasks on HVAC systems.
• Conduct water system analysis and make chemical adjustments.
• Respond to power failures and other mechanical issues.
• Conduct emissions tests of boilers and perform general repairs.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Building mechanical systems understanding

Building automation systems proficiency

Emergency maintenance skills

Job description

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.

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 818-677-2101.