Facilities Worker

Facilities Worker I

Facilities Worker I

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $4,250 per month (Step
1). (Internal employees may be placed at a salary higher than the anticipated range as required by the collective bargaining agreement.)

The salary range for this classification is $4,250 - $5,720 per month.

This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Facilities Worker I is a semi-skilled general facilities maintenance classification. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of general and preventive maintenance and repair work that does not require journey-level skills. Incumbents work independently and perform a variety of semi-skilled facilities and systems maintenance functions or may work under the direction of journey-level crafts workers on complex assignments.

Key Qualifications

Knowledge:

Possess a working knowledge of methods, practices, and tools related to facilities and systems maintenance and repair in areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, sheet metal, and locksmithing.

Work requires a working knowledge of the common terminology, methods, practices, tools, and procedures related to building and facilities services, maintenance, and repair, and/or a base knowledge of a building/construction or mechanical trade.

Abilities:

Must be able to perform proficiently a variety of semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair tasks.

Operate all applicable tools, equipment, and systems.

Follow standard written instructions and procedures.

Read and write at a level appropriate to the position.

Perform simple arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

Demonstrate the ability to learn maintenance and repair functions.

This position requires the performance of strenuous manual labor.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty and other members of the University community, and promote a positive, service oriented, collegial work environment.

Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience

These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of experience and training equivalent to 6 months of experience as a trades assistant or laborer, or six months of hands-on experience in general facilities and systems maintenance and repair work.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized Skills in the following trade areas Carpentry, Painting, Locksmith, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Sheet metal.

Certifications in or associated with Skilled Trades work or closely related fields.

Department Summary

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 20, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

Applications received after that date will be…