Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a dependable and skilled Facilities Worker I to support the maintenance, repair, and operation of campus buildings and infrastructure. This role performs preventive maintenance, semi-skilled repairs, and general facilities support to help ensure safe and reliable campus operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance & Building Systems Support
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, minor adjustments, and equipment checks on campus building systems.
• Identify and report leaks, wear, damage, access issues, safety concerns, and other maintenance needs.
• Maintain documentation of preventive maintenance activities and equipment conditions.
• Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operational Support
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and other facility systems.
• Troubleshoot basic facility issues and refer complex trade-related work to journey-level staff or supervisors.
• Document completed work, materials, labor, and facility conditions in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Journey-Level & Project Support 
• Assist journey-level trades staff with maintenance, repair, renovation, event, and project work.
• Provide support with materials, equipment access, setup, cleanup, staging, and other project needs.
• Emergency, Shop & General Campus Support 
• Respond to work orders, trouble calls, and urgent maintenance needs within the scope of the position.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and assigned facilities in a safe and organized condition.
• Support other Facilities Services teams, campus events, projects, and operational needs as assigned.

Why Join Us?

• Help maintain safe and reliable facilities for the SDSU community.
• Build hands-on experience across a variety of building systems and maintenance activities.
• Work alongside skilled trades professionals on campus projects and repairs.
• Join a collaborative Facilities Services team supporting daily campus operations.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.

SDSU Facilities Services is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings {including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

For more information regarding the Facilities Services Department, click here.

Education and Experience

These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of experience and training equivalent to six months of experience as a trades assistant or laborer, or six months of hands-on experience in general facilities and systems maintenance and repair work.

Key Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with building mechanical equipment and preventive maintenance tasks, including air handling units, fan coil units, exhaust fans, pumps, filters, belts, strainers, valves, condensate drains, and mechanical room housekeeping.
• Ability to support mechanical maintenance activities without independently performing journey-level HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, boiler, controls, or mechanical system work.
• Experience assisting journey-level mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or facilities trades staff
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to receive, document, and close work orders
• Ability and willingness to perform asbestos, lead, mold, or other regulated-materials work if properly trained and assigned
• Two years of verifiable employment experience performing semi-skilled facilities maintenance, mechanical maintenance support, HVAC support, plumbing support, construction labor, or closely related work; technical school trades certification may substitute for one year of work experience preferred
• Experience performing preventive maintenance tasks in a large commercial, institutional, campus, healthcare, government, or multi-building environment preferred

Licenses/Certifications Required

Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 4 ($4,510 per month) for qualified candidates.
• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,250 - $5,720 per month (Step 1 – Step 16).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by September 7^th, 2026to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu.