CSUF Careers Listing

Job Title

Facilities Worker II

Classification

Facilities Worker II

Auto Req. ID

561089

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,760 - $6,665 per month

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

Work Schedule

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

Why CSUF

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) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Facilities Management 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 and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Building Service Engineers team as the Facilities Worker II. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Trades Manager, or designee, the Facilities Worker II independently performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and operational duties related to campus swimming pools, fountains, water features, and associated systems and equipment. Responsibilities include cleaning, monitoring water quality, maintaining filtration and circulation equipment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.

The Facilities Worker II also assists 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. Responds to Facilities Management service requests, completes preventive maintenance activities, and utilizes computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work performed. Ensures work is completed in accordance with established safety practices, applicable codes, and campus standards. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

A combination of experience and training that would normally be acquired through any 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. Semi-skilled and basic skilled knowledge across multiple trades. General knowledge of applicable trade safety practices. Working knowledge of building codes. Basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles. Knowledge and ability to properly and safely use hand and power tools common in the construction trade. Basic working knowledge of building codes, 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 as required by the position. Demonstrated ability to learn maintenance and repair functions. Ability to operate light-duty trucks, forklifts, and aerial work platforms is required. Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and perform heavy labor.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

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.

Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involving pools, water features, fountains, HVAC equipment, pumps, compressors, air dryers, and related process monitoring and control systems. 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 campus community, co-workers, and contractors.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

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. Perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, 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. May be required to respond to emergency service calls, work occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules to support campus operations. May be required to drive cars, forklifts, and other equipment.

Benefits at a Glance

• 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

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.