Desert Studies Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Classificaiton: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Department: Desert Studies
Sub-Division: College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Salary Range: $5,355 - $5,967 per month
Appointment Type: Temporary
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Position based outside Baker, CA in the Mojave Desert (Approximately 3 hours from Fullerton). On-site housing provided.Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Schedule will vary according to department needs. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2026, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist. Weekend hours will be required and on-call time outside the normal work schedule will be required when users are on site.

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

This is a remote, full-time position, based on-site at the CSU Desert Studies Center (DSC), located 12 miles south of Baker, California, in the Mojave Desert, approximately 3 hours' drive from the Fullerton campus. The DSC is a satellite campus of Cal State Fullerton, one of seven CSU campuses in the California Desert Studies Consortium. The Consortium's mission is to encourage the understanding of, and appreciation for, the California deserts by developing student academic skills and public awareness through a desert studies program which includes instruction, research, and special programs. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the on-site Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in one trade with strong skills in other trades. This position independently performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and systems on the grounds of the California Desert Studies Center (DSC) in Zzyzz, California. The activities include but are not limited to general building maintenance, general carpentry, general plumbing, general electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), routine mechanical maintenance on the vehicles at Desert Studies Center as well the day-to-day administration of Desert Studies Center facilities including procurement. Provides cost estimates for repair or replacement of equipment. Responsible for monitoring on site facilities and work with skilled multi-trade crafts workers and assistants. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications:
Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one skilled trade area; working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation; thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in trade specialty; working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems; working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations.

Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades; operate construction and related equipment; use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

These abilities normally would be acquired through four years of increasingly responsible experience leading to journey-level skills in a mechanical or facilities/building trade, or any equivalent combination of training and experience as a facilities and systems mechanic which demonstrates the achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.

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:


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

This position is based at the Desert Studies Center, located 12 mi from Baker, California, in the Mojave National Preserve. The CDSC will provide long-term housing at the Center. The remote location requires regular travel off-site for procurement and meetings. The weather is generally hot and dry during the day and cold at night, with temperatures ranging from 20 F to 120 F, and periodic heavy rains and extreme winds. The position often requires work for short periods in these weather conditions, as well as working on uneven and unpaved spaces at the Center and in surrounding areas. Ability to work in hazardous environment, in inclement weather.

The California Desert Studies Consortium (CDSC) is a consortium of 7 southern California CSU campuses that is committed to advancing research, education, and outreach about desert ecosystems. The CSU Desert Studies Center (DSC) field station is a premier location and resource for remote study of the geology, biology, and anthropology of California's deserts. This position is based at the Center and supports its operations and physical facilities, which is completely off-grid for power and water. This position is expected to work 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri (40 hours/week) on-site at the Center, but might occasionally involve weekend work or being available to assist with emergency repairs at other times, especially when users are on-site. Working times and conditions need to be flexible depending upon the weather.


Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

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 a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).


Application Deadline: May 22, 2025 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/542478/desert-studies-facilities-maintenance-mechanic







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