Position Title Maintenance Mechanic Special Instructions to Applicants Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $77,748 per year, second step $81,648 per year or third step at $85,836 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $94,716 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
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Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants) Location Diablo Valley College Posting Number 0002109 # of Openings 1 Range 65 Salary YEARLY: $77,748, step 1 - $94,716, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placements) Position Status Permanent Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible) Position Full-Time If temporary, employment duration: N/A # of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40 Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Shift Differential % N/A # of Months 12 Non-work Periods: N/A EEO Job Category Service/Maintenance Employee Group Classified Department D2010-Maintenance & Operations Position Definition To repair and maintain a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning ( HVAC ), plumbing, electrical and motorized equipment; and to inspect and ensure preventative maintenance work is completed properly.
Distinguishing Characteristics Positions in this classification are task focused and require general understanding of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning ( HVAC ), plumbing, electrical and motorized equipment.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs air conditioning units, low pressure boilers, hot air furnaces and heat pumps, including the thermostatic controls, regulators, valves, switches and motors. Maintains a lubrication schedule on moving parts. Replaces and adjusts thermostats; changes filters and belts. Maintains, programs and schedules the operation of exterior lights. Inspects and repairs plumbing systems, including fixtures, valves and drains. Responds to calls on breakdowns in electrical systems; diagnoses trouble and either makes necessary repairs or, if major, notifies supervisor to call licensed electrician. Makes scheduled inspections of refrigerators and freezers; performs necessary lubrication, cleaning, minor adjustments and repair. Inspects, maintains, and repairs fire alarm system, master clock system, automatic irrigation controls and swimming pool circulating and filter equipment. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Three (3) years of experience in performing skilled repair and maintenance work on air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical and ventilating equipment.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a high school diploma/ GED or the equivalent. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid refrigerant handling certificate.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of Tools, equipment and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, plumbing and mechanical equipment. Operation of Direct Digital Control systems ( DDC ), (e.g. Andover). Basic principles of electrical system design. Use and maintenance of a variety of power and hand tools. Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). Safe work practices.
Minimum Qualification-Skill To N/A
Minimum Qualification-Ability To Inspect, maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and other mechanical equipment. Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on motors and pumps. Work effectively without immediate supervision. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Use and maintenance of a variety of hand tools. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Perform heavy physical labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Desirable Qualifications
General Understanding of Building Automated System
Possession of contractor's license in HVAC , Electrical or Plumbing
Possession of CFC qualification (ability to re-claim refrigerants)
Job Open Date: 11/26/2024 Job Close Date: 01/06/2025 Open Until Filled No Foreign Degree and Credit Statement: In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits: Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits): https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP) All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations: In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
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Quicklink https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10971 Diversity Statement It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Explain how you meet the minimum job qualifications of: A) Three years of experience in performing skilled repair and maintenance work on air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, electrical, and ventilating equipment AND B) Possession of a high school diploma/GED of the equivalent. (Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience and knowledge of building automated systems. (Open Ended Question)
* Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid refrigerant handling certificate? (Open Ended Question)
* I have listed all relevant work experience on my application. I understand that additional information included on an attached resume will not be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications for the position.