The Well on the Sacamento State campus is seeking to hire one Maintenance Specialist I. This position performs a variety of skilled manual tasks in the alteration, maintenance, and repair on the buildings, facilities, and systems in buildings operated by the Union WELL Inc. The position is accountable for assignments given on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Assignments will vary depending on the needs of the facilities but will usually be in the general category of building trades.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time, temporary, up to 120 calendar day, non-benefited, position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
UEI does not allow employees to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one college or center per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check, educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript), or driver clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Temporary employees generally work up to 40 hours per work week up 120 calendar days.
Compensation
$27.00-$30.00
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and repair work.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of building equipment.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of the proper use and care and ability to operate various tools used in building maintenance, including powered equipment.
- Must possess strong customer service skills and have the ability to interact courteously and effectively with customers, vendors, tenants, and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in English, read chemical labels, and follow directions.
- Ability to make arithmetic computations where required.
- Experience using word-processing and email software such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work a varying schedule, including extended hours, swing shift, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to do a variety of skilled maintenance repair tasks including such items as simple carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general trades.
- Demonstrate ability to carry out tasks in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner and to adhere to strict deadlines.Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally eligible to drive in California, complete and pass an online training course, maintain a good driving record, and be acceptable for vehicle insurance coverage under the University Enterprises insurance plan.
- Must continue to meet the established driving standards, driving record will be monitored with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure compliance.
- Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting.
- Must continue to meet the established standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with repairs to fitness equipment, including knowledge of mechanical components, motors, levers, pulleys, chains, and gears.
- Experience working on appliances.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service by executing client service requests for maintenance and repair of building fixtures and equipment including locks, doors, windows, window coverings, drains, shelving, kitchen equipment, lighting equipment and other related facility equipment.
- Completes all requests within allocated level of service (LOS) time frames using professional and efficient conduct.
- Follows all safety procedures set forth by the Union WELL Inc.
- Attends safety meetings, wears proper Personal Protective Equipment, and uses lock out tag out (LOTO) protocol.
- Tracks and records maintenance tasks through use of maintenance software, building management systems, and written paperwork.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs of building equipment, including aspects of electrical, plumbing, and structural upkeep.
- Troubleshoots, cleans, tests, and performs other preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on a wide variety of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including remote condensing units, heat pumps, and walk-in units.
- Cleans and maintains HVAC equipment and assists with replacements such as compressor and condenser units on HVAC split-systems, cooling towers motors, pumps and motor bearing replacements.
- Cleans and maintains building control systems including exhaust hood/fan systems, air make-up units, air handlers, and variable frequency drive (VFD) units, and assists with troubleshooting electrical problems integrated with such equipment.
- Assists with troubleshooting refrigeration systems.
- Performs maintenance and repairs of floors and walls including, patching, painting, replacing, and protecting as needed.
Cleans and maintains roofs and roof drains.
Locates and repairs minor roof leaks on both built-up and single-ply roofing systems.
Maintains and performs additions/modifications on various building low-voltage control systems including HVAC, Fire Alarm, and Lighting.
Makes minor repairs and performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment, audio-visual, and event operating equipment.
Performs minor woodworking and carpentry tasks.
- Works a varied schedule including nights, weekends, holidays as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed either in a gym or office environment or a combination of the two. Continuous contact with staff and patrons. Frequent contact with the campus community and the public.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
Apply by: 8/20/2026
