Full Time - Facilities Services Technician I

Pay Rate: $25.00–$27.00 per hour. This represents the good faith estimate of the hourly wage range we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire, depending on factors such as the selected candidate's experience, training, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and operational needs. In select cases, and depending on market conditions or exceptional candidate qualifications, compensation may exceed this range, provided it aligns with applicable law and our compensation policies.

About the role

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, building components, and equipment in Aztec Shops facilities at San Diego State University (SDSU), Imperial Valley Campus store, and Snapdragon Stadium, including nights and weekends as necessary based on the event schedule. Tasks include repairs and maintenance to HVAC, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems, institutional food services kitchen equipment, residential housing, and corporate vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, maintains, makes simple repairs, and performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance to buildings, building fixtures, and furnishings, including but not limited to institutional food services kitchen equipment and appliances (e.g., fryers, grills, ovens, steamers, cooktops, food processors, mixers, slicers, warmers, and dish machines), windows, doors, furniture, drains, flooring, wall covering, and finishes.
• Assists skilled tradesmen with more complex repairs of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance (PM’s) for grease interceptors, fire extinguishers, Aztec Shops’ service and delivery vehicles, vans, and electric and gas-powered golf carts.
• Maintains and repairs lock and latch mechanisms, door hardware, windows, and screens.
• Maintains and makes simple repairs to HVAC systems, including multi-zone, reheat, and VAV systems. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance of filters, belts, cleaning & lubrication, total dissolved solids (TDS) water treatment, recirculation pumps, motors, pneumatic controls, T-stats, PE switches, and exhaust systems.
• Maintains and makes simple repairs to electrical systems, such as replacing switches and outlets, cover plates, simple light fixtures and ventilating fans, light bulbs, light tubes, electronic ballast replacement, diffuser replacement, and light sensors.
• Runs electrical conduit such as rigid EMT and armored flex cable to support skilled tradesmen for various facility needs.
• Observes and practices all lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures.
• Provides amperage checks to maintain accurate electrical loads from service panels.
• Moves utility lines with supervision of skilled tradesmen for food service equipment needs, including gas, electrical, steam, steam condensate return, and water supply.
• Assists skilled tradesmen with complex jobs such as repair and installation of electrical lines and fixtures, plumbing systems, plaster and drywall repair with paint-ready prep, and large area painting.
• Assists in building plywood and laminate cabinets for use in various Aztec Shops departments.
• Drives automotive vehicles and equipment in conjunction with assigned projects. Transports materials and tools to and from job sites.
• Requisitions supplies.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and university personnel.
• Complies with and ensures continued, consistent compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws/regulations, including but not limited to employment, safety, and health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) degree.
• At least two years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in tradesman-level skill in simple building and building systems repair; or any combination of training and experience as a maintenance or construction trades helper, laborer, or apprentice.
• Additional or supplemental experience in one or more of the following trades is highly desirable: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, cabinetry & carpentry, metalworking, tile setting, painting and wall finishes, drywall, automotive/small engine repair.
• Working knowledge of common methods, practices, tools, and materials used in building trades related to wood and metal work, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than three moving violations or responsible accidents (or any combination thereof) during the past 12-month period.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and understand English. Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to verbally communicate in a professional, concise, and descriptive manner. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to make simple arithmetic computations such as extension of material and prices, calculate areas and columns of regular shapes, calculate square footages, find the sum of negative numbers, and convert between fractional and decimal measurements.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions. Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and pay attention to detail.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to use and identify a variety of materials and tools used in miscellaneous building and repair work and equipment maintenance.
• Physical Communication: Ability to talk, express, and exchange ideas, and hear and perceive sounds to allow for normal and emergency communication between individuals and adequate perception of audible warning devices.
• Physical Demands: Physical demand requirements are at levels for active work. Ability to lift equipment components, parts, and machinery. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, and/or walking/moving. Ability to handle or feel objects, building/electrical materials, or repair tools and materials and reach. Ability to lift or carry heavy objects, equipment, or materials up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and color vision for reading and interpreting instruction manuals, work orders, data plates, and color-coded wiring (e.g., white, black, red, and green in 110v and 220v wiring).

Working Conditions

• Work is regularly performed in confined spaces such as tunnels, closets, shafts, and trenches that may be dimly lit, with exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and gases, loud noises, varying weather conditions, dust, allergens, and work temperatures.
• Work at Snapdragon Stadium may involve exposure to loud noises (e.g., crowd cheering, fireworks, announcements), food fumes, alcohol fumes, or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate on non-event days and moderate to loud on event days.
• On-site presence is required; remote work is not eligible for this position.

Schedule

Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including opening, mid-day, and closing shifts, as well as night shifts, weekends, after-hours emergency calls, and holidays throughout the year.