Facilities Worker II

Salary Range: $4,760 - $6,665 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,760 - $5,802 per month)

About the Role

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024).

The Facilities Management department within the Division of Administration and Finance is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets, including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, and facilities operations and maintenance such as custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and operational duties related to campus swimming pools, fountains, water features, and associated systems and equipment.
• Clean, monitor water quality, maintain filtration and circulation equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist skilled trades personnel with the maintenance and repair of trigeneration plant, central plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems, including pumps, piping, air compressors, dryers, and related equipment.
• Respond to Facilities Management service requests, complete preventive maintenance activities, and utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work performed.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with established safety practices, applicable codes, and campus standards.
• Operate light-duty trucks, forklifts, and aerial work platforms.
• Perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to fifty pounds, climbing, kneeling, bending, and prolonged standing or walking.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in areas containing asbestos-containing materials in accordance with established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to emergency service calls, work occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules to support campus operations.

Requirements

• A combination of experience and training equivalent to three years of hands-on experience in general facilities and systems maintenance and repair, or comparable experience as a trades assistant or laborer with demonstrated proficiency in the required duties.
• Demonstrated semi-skilled and basic trade proficiency in multiple trade and maintenance tasks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specific methods, practices, and tools related to facilities and systems maintenance and repair in areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical systems.
• General knowledge of applicable trade safety practices and building codes.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles.
• Ability to properly and safely use hand and power tools common in the construction trade.
• Basic working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow standard written instructions and procedures; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to operate light-duty trucks, forklifts, and aerial work platforms.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and perform heavy labor.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training, certifications, or coursework related to swimming pool operations, water treatment, fountain and water feature maintenance, HVAC systems, mechanical equipment maintenance, or building automation systems.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting swimming pools, fountains, water features, pumps, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, piping networks, HVAC equipment, and associated mechanical and control systems.
• Knowledge of pool water chemistry, testing procedures, and regulatory requirements for pools.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work activities, equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational readings.
• Proficiency in using computers and CMMS to access work orders, enter maintenance records, and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain positive working relationships, and effectively interact with the campus community, co-workers, and contractors.

Special Working Conditions

• Regularly required to work in outdoor environments and in wet, dirty, dusty, noisy, and variable weather conditions.
• Frequently required to work around swimming pools, fountains, water treatment chemicals, and mechanical equipment.
• May be required to work occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules to support campus operations.

Benefits

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.