Maintenance Engineer (2 Positions Available)


Campus: Cañada College/College of San Mateo/Skyline College

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 70

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Maintenance Engineer performs journeyman-level work involved in complex installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, telecom/datacom, roofing and building envelope, structural, access control, interior floor/wall/ceiling, building monitoring, control, swimming pools and water features/fountains, and other support systems for community college facilities. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Engineer works individually or as a team member to plan and implement major and minor installations, modifications, and repairs to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving department and outside staff, vendors, and contractors for the purpose of exchanging information pertaining to project assessment, procedures, materials, and timelines. A moderate to high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to follow and modify standard, prescribed trade techniques to troubleshoot, complete given assignments, and to resolve minor and some major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in materials, public relations and in employee time. A Maintenance Engineer can direct the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with senior maintenance engineers, chief engineers,management, maintenance and other staff regarding ongoing and special maintenance projects, project priorities, materials, staffing, and timelines required
2. Confers with management regarding safety procedures, equipment, supplies;provides information on repair and installation needs, as technical resource to outside department staff
3. Attends workshops, meetings and other events to obtain current information
4. Installs, adjusts, modifies, and repairs building systems and campus infrastructure systems
5. Assesses condition of fixtures and parts
6. Replaces parts and makes recommendations for and/or executes the purchase of new parts and supplies
7. Works with contractors to complete a variety of projects, as assigned
8. Schedules and monitors the work of other staff as assigned
9. Services, repairs, and maintains vehicles and equipment according to a maintenance schedule
10. Directs and participates in cleaning and painting of paintable surfaces
11. Performs routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and vehicles to ensure proper working order
12. Checks, adjusts, repairs, and monitors building systems, furniture, and fixtures for proper operation standards
13. Inventories supplies and recommends and/or executes the purchase of replacement or additional supplies as needed
14. Drives a motor vehicle to various work sites to pick up and deliver materials and equipment
15. Cleans and maintains the maintenance center and related work areas
16. Uses a computer and computer software to enter, modify and retrieve data related to maintenance schedules, work orders, equipment, and supply usage and inventory, equipment operations, and other data
17. May perform swimming pool operation, including monitoring, diagnosing,troubleshooting, and performing skilled repairs and general maintenance on aquatic chemical and electrical systems, pumps and motors, circulation systems,concrete and tile. May participate in the preventative maintenance for pumps,suction lines, drains, piping, valves, skimmer traps and flow control switches of each system; may meet with contractors; reviews, inspects preventative maintenance or repair work in progress; performs water quality testing and adjusts pool water chemistry, interprets gauges, flow meters, and monitors equipment; maintains operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters and filter media system
18. Identifies energy/process efficiency opportunities and assists in evaluation of appropriate measures to improve efficiency, effectiveness and safety
19. Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Maintenance trade procedures, equipment, tools, and supplies commonly used to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of building and campus infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, and equipment
2. Safety procedures, terminology, equipment, and supplies applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair operations
3. Energy efficiency measures and ability to appropriately escalate opportunities for improvement

Skill in:

1. Assessing conditions and standards of building and infrastructure systems,tools, vehicles and equipment, and completed work
2. Working cooperatively as part of a customer service team; interacting with individuals and small groups
3. Reading and comprehending complex written and oral instructions,blueprints, and directions; Materials Safety Data Sheets
4. Using a computer, telephone system, radio communication system, and standard office equipment to enter, modify, and retrieve data
5. Safe operation and handling of tools, equipment and supplies, including driving a motor vehicle
6. Setting up, maintaining, and evaluating detailed records; attention to detail

Ability to:

1. Obtain forklift relevant certifications, including but not limited to forklift,Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator, and Building Operator Levels1 & 2
2. Perform moderate to heavy physical labor on a sustained basis
3. Communicate effectively with people at various levels within the organization who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
4. Be flexible and adapt

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from high school and completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in building maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful experience of increasing responsibility that has included work with a variety of building and infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, equipment,maintenance and repair
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated skill in reading, comprehending, and following complex oral and written instructions
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on campus and to off-campus locations
• Possession of a forklift certification or successful completion of a forklift certification course within 6 months of assuming position
• Possession of Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification may be required
• Possession of First Aid and AED certifications may be required

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires sustained physical activity indoors and outdoors with exposure to climate changes, chemicals, odors, and fumes; bending, stooping, kneeling,climbing ladders and stairs; working on elevated platforms; pushing, pulling, moving moderate to heavy objects; manual dexterity; operation of electrical and mechanical equipment; standing for long periods; walking; the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks, in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


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