Maintenance Technician - Fresno State Student Housing

California State University, Fresno Foundation is a robust organization committed to supporting the educational mission of California State University, Fresno by managing auxiliary services that enhance the student and campus experience. The foundation administers a variety of programs and services including student housing, dining, parking, and other campus-related facilities that cater to students, faculty, and staff. Fresno State Student Housing is an integral part of this foundation, offering residential facilities designed to promote student engagement, community building, and co-curricular learning that extends beyond the classroom. This effort is supported by a dedicated maintenance staff ensuring that all housing facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

The role of the Maintenance Technician in Fresno State Student Housing is a crucial, full-time, benefited position under the California State University, Fresno Foundation. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for performing, managing, and ensuring timely maintenance, repair, and improvement services related to the student housing facilities. The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in advancing the foundation's mission by ensuring the living environments are safe, efficient, and conducive to a vibrant campus life. This job involves hands-on work in multiple trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire prevention, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.

The Maintenance Technician supervises maintenance and repair operations of all student housing structures, fixtures, and equipment. This includes responding to service requests promptly with an exceptional level of customer service, coordinating with external contractors and university auxiliary staff, and inspecting all completed work to maintain quality standards. The individual is also responsible for maintaining inventory controls over tools, supplies, and equipment integral to facility upkeep.

Additional responsibilities include leading and guiding student maintenance employees and contracted staff, assisting in room turnovers, and supporting campus event programming through maintenance services. Another critical element of the role is managing the safety and security protocols of the housing facilities, ensuring all life safety systems comply with institutional standards and legal codes, and maintaining thorough inspection records.

This position requires a proactive approach in planning and designing minor structural and aesthetic improvements, conducting minor remodeling projects, and assisting with preparation and management of facility maintenance budgets. Emergency preparedness, 24/7 emergency on-call response, key and door access protocols, and effective communication with campus departments and housing occupants are also essential functions of this role.

Offered compensation ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, which equates to approximately $41,600 to $45,760 annually. The position is not a State of California employment but is provided through the Foundation, which offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and more. The maintenance technician position requires dedication to maintaining high standards in an educational environment that serves a diverse, vibrant community, contributing directly to the positive experience of students living on campus.