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Job Description

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

San Francisco | Work type:
Staff | Department:
Housing, Dining & Conference Services (HDCS) - Facilities Maintenance | Categories:
Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Temporary, Time Varies, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

• Positions Available: 16
• SF State University
• Appointment Type: Temporary;
  Position will begin May 1, 2026 and end on or before August 31, 2026. Permanent Status cannot be earned in this position.
• Time Base: Hourly, intermittent, with an anticipated 40 hour work week.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $30.89 - $36.20 per hour
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $30.89 - $45.01 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on the properties managed by Housing, Dining & Conference Services. This is a temporary position that ends on or before August 31, 2026, with no permanent status earned in this role.

• Perform independently skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work
• Respond to routine maintenance and service requests
• Preventative maintenance
• Perform a wide range of facilities renovation, maintenance, and repair work
• Use computerized maintenance systems
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge: Work requires 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.
• Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades; operate construction and related equipment; use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems;
  
  prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; perform arithmetic calculations as required.
• Experience: 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 demonstrating journey-level skills equivalent to completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.

• Achievement of journey-level skills acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.
• Experience working on single-family apartment complexes.

• Possess a valid non-restricted California Driver's License; comply with Defensive Driver’s Training program requirements if a vehicle is used on official business.
• The position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised is required.

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from hire.

• SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
• CSU requires immunization against COVID-19 where applicable; policy details are available at the CSU policy site.
• Inquiries:
  Human Resources; on-campus operations expected; most work performed in California.
• Paper applications are not accepted; online application assistance is available.
• Advertised:
  Feb 21 2026 Pacific Standard Time.

Note: This position may require weekend/evening/overtime/call-back duties and may require wearing a department-provided uniform and carrying a mobile phone.

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