Equipment Maintenance Specialist

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Closing Date: 08/01/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Classification Title Equipment Maintenance Specialist Working Title Equipment Maintenance Specialist Recruitment Limits Location District Wide Pay Information

Range 33 ($6,116.57 - $9,763.43) per month based on the current Classified salary schedule. New employees will begin on Step A ($6,116.57), Step B ($6,422.39) with 18 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience or up to Step C ($6,743.51) with 36 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience. For purposes of salary placement, 7.5 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of directly related coursework from a regularly accredited institution will be equivalent to one (1) year of job experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks, salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months Position Number: 000174 FLSA Status Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Position Type Classified Bargaining Unit AFT - Classified Professionals Range 33 Department Facilities The Position

Join Our Facilities & Operations Team at SDCCD

At SDCCD, our Operations, Enterprise Services & Facilities department is the backbone of our educational mission - creating safe, sustainable and accessible environments across our campuses. Our Facilities Services unit supports everything from custodial and landscape work to maintenance and work-order management across the District.

When you join us, you'll be part of a team that:

• Takes pride in keeping modern, vibrant college campuses running smoothly.
• Works collaboratively in a dynamic higher-education environment.
• Plays a crucial role in enabling faculty, staff and students to focus on learning and growth - while we handle the infrastructure and "behind-the-scenes" mechanisms.
• Belongs to an organization dedicated to sustainable operations and long-term facility planning.

If you're someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and being part of something greater than just one building - then this is your opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational community.

Applications are currently being accepted for Equipment Maintenance Specialist in the Equipment Repair Department, located at the District Service Center. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust workdays/hours based on the department's needs.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

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Desired Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Health and safety regulations. Mechanical applications, machine operations, and equipment functionality.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Principles of construction and operation of a variety of manual and electrical equipment and motors.
• Principles of work direction.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Use of metal cutting tools, such as oxygen settling torch, plasma cutter, and carbon arc.
• Welding with various welders to include tig, mig, and stick.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Diagnose, repair, and adjust equipment defects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Estimate labor and material costs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to others.
• Work from plans blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

License:

• Valid California driver's license.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and four years experience in the maintenance, repair, and adjustment of mechanical and electrical equipment and motors involving at least one year at the journey level.
• One-year experience in the leading of technical staff is desirable.

Physical Requirements: Category I Environment: May include less desirable extremes.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Resume; AND,
• Three Professional References.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted.

Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via e-mail.

All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Post: 4/10/26 (Posted for 3 weeks)

Script reading: 5/6/26

Interviews: 5/27/26

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Posting Number CL01900

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • You are responsible for assuring the "completion of work orders in a timely manner." What is your process for tracking a team's progress, and how do you intervene if you notice a project is falling behind schedule?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The description notes you must "screen and assign repair orders." How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple urgent requests-such as a broken dishwasher in the cafeteria and a malfunctioning lathe in a classroom-competing for limited staff time?

(Open Ended Question)

• • You are expected to assist with "more difficult and complex work assignments." Describe a time you had to diagnose a recurring electrical or mechanical failure in a piece of machinery that others couldn't fix. What was your process?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Given the "Category I" working conditions and use of multiply different types of tools and equipment, how do you personally ensure that your team maintains strict adherence to health and safety regulations during high-risk repairs?

(Open Ended Question)

• • This role involves "repair tasks requiring participation of more than one trade." How do you foster cooperation between different trades to ensure a seamless repair?

(Open Ended Question)

• • You are tasked with estimating labor and material costs. Walk us through how you calculate a quote for a large-scale equipment overhaul to ensure the District doesn't overspend or run out of necessary supplies mid-job.

(Open Ended Question)

• • One of your duties is to provide "work direction and guidance." If a worker is struggling with a technical skill-like troubleshooting electronic controls-how do you go about training them without taking over the job yourself?

(Open Ended Question)

• • You are responsible for maintaining service records and preparing reports. Why is detailed documentation critical for the long-term health of District facilities, and how do you ensure your team provides the necessary data?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

(Open Ended Question)

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that the initial salary placement for new employees will be the first step of the salary range, following the language included in the Pay Information section of this job posting and that salary negotiation is not allowed. I also understand that if I am a current San Diego Community College District contract employee, promotional salary placement will follow the guidelines established within the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) as referred to in Section 6.21 from the Classified Professional Bargaining Unit.

• Yes

• No

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé

Optional Documents

• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials