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Senior Maintenance Engineer



General Description

The Senior Maintenance Engineer performs journeyman-level lead work, involved in complex installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, telecom/datacom, roofing and building envelope, structural, access control, interior floor/wall/ceiling, building monitoring, control, and other support systems for community college facilities. Under general supervision, the Senior Maintenance Engineer schedules and coordinates work teams or works individually or as a team member to plan and implement major and minor installations, modifications, and repairs to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving department and outside staff, vendors, and contractors for the purpose of exchanging information pertaining to project assessment, procedures, materials, and timelines. A moderate to high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to follow and modify standard, prescribed trade techniques to troubleshoot, complete given assignments, plan, schedule, and monitor the work of staff, and to resolve minor and some major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in materials, public relations, and employee time. A Senior Maintenance Engineer can direct the work of maintenance and other staff, student assistants and other staff as assigned. A Senior Maintenance Engineer can be assigned to work at an individual campus, or at all campuses, under the direction of higher-level engineers and/or management, and in accordance with established schedules and needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with management, maintenance, and other staff regarding ongoing preventive and special maintenance projects, project priorities, materials, staffing, and timelines required
2. Meets with engineers and other staff to give instructions, work assignments, and directions
3. Confers with management and staff regarding safety procedures, equipment, and supplies
4. Provides information on repair and installation needs, as a technical resource, to outside department staff
5. Attends workshops, meetings, and other events to obtain current information
6. Assesses skills and abilities of maintenance engineers and utility engineers to ensure appropriate work assignments and identifies training needs
7. Develops and delivers training; directs the work of engineers and other staff
8. Assists higher-level engineering and/or management staff in developing training and work procedures and information
9. Installs, adjusts, modifies, and repairs building systems and campus infrastructure systems
10. Assesses condition of fixtures and parts
11. Replaces parts and makes purchases of new parts and supplies
12. Works with contractors to complete a variety of projects, as assigned
13. Schedules and monitors the work of maintenance and other staff as assigned
14. Services, repairs, and maintains vehicles and equipment
15. Directs and participates in cleaning and painting of paintable surfaces
16. Performs routine inspections on a regular basis for proper working order
17. Checks, adjusts, repairs, and monitors building systems, furniture, and fixtures for proper operation standards
18. Inventories supplies and recommends and/or executes the purchase of replacement or additional supplies as needed
19. Drives a motor vehicle to various work sites and to pick up and deliver materials and equipment
20. Cleans and maintains the maintenance center and related work areas
21. Uses a computer and computer software to communicate with constituents, document procedures, protocols, and other relevant communication
22. Enter, modify, and retrieve data related to maintenance schedules, equipment and supply usage and inventory, and other data
23. Perform other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Trade procedures, equipment, tools, supplies, and staffing commonly used to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of building and campus infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, and equipment
2. Safety procedures, terminology, equipment, and supplies applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair operations

Skill in:

1. Assessing conditions and standards of building and infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, and equipment
2. Working cooperatively as part of a customer service team
3. Reading and comprehending complex instructions, blueprints and directions, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
4. Assessing, directing, scheduling, and monitoring the work of others, as well as developing and delivering training
5. Using a computer, telephone system, radio communication system, and standard office equipment to enter, modify, and retrieve data
6. The safe operation and handling of tools, equipment, and supplies, including driving a motor vehicle
7. Setting up, maintaining, and evaluating detailed records

Ability to:

1. Follow complex oral and written instructions
2. Obtain forklift certification
3. Perform moderate to heavy physical labor on a sustained basis
4. Communicate effectively with people within the organization who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from high school and completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in building maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful experience of increasing responsibility that has included work with a variety of building and infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, equipment, maintenance, and repair
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated skill in reading, comprehending, and following complex oral and written instructions
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on campus and to off-campus locations
• Possession of a forklift certification or successful completion of a forklift certification course within six (6) months of assuming the position

Additional Information:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires sustained physical activity indoors and outdoors with exposure to climate changes, chemicals, odors, and fumes; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs; working on elevated platforms; pushing, pulling, moving moderate to heavy objects; visual comparison; reading and comprehending written and oral instructions and directions; attention to detail; flexibility; adaptability; manual dexterity; operating electrical and mechanical equipment; good memory; standing for long periods; walking; interacting with individuals and small groups; possession of a valid California Driver's License and the ability to safely drive a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks, in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2026 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2023-2025) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2026 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2026 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.



Closes: 11/20/2026

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