MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Military Department · Santa Clara County

Salary: $5,422 – $6,499 per month

Closes: 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Area Coordinator and Assistant Area Coordinator, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all facets of the California Military Department (CMD) facilities maintenance and minor Sustainment, Renovation, and Modernization (SRM) projects for 25 facilities within the ten counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterrey, Stanislaus, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Real ID Act: Effective May 31, 2025, and in accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, access to all military installations will require a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by the DMV. Individuals who do not have a REAL ID must present one of the following acceptable alternative documents: a valid U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate, or an active or retired military ID. For more information about the Real ID Act of 2005, visit Congress.gov For details on how to apply for a REAL ID, visit DMV.ca.gov. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experienced in utilizing work order management systems, including Legacy, Web Works, and Azzier, to create, track, and close work orders; generate preventive maintenance schedules; and monitor project progress for multiple facilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) for drafting correspondence, preparing reports, developing spreadsheets, and maintaining organized digital records. • Skilled in data entry and document management with strong attention to accuracy and detail. • Adept at using computers and search engines to research technical issues, source parts and materials, and support facility maintenance planning. • Capable of learning and adapting to new software platforms and digital tools quickly to improve workflow efficiency.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Area Coordinator and Assistant Area Coordinator, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all facets of the California Military Department (CMD) facilities maintenance and minor Sustainment, Renovation, and Modernization (SRM) projects for 25 facilities within the ten counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterrey, Stanislaus, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
Real ID Act: Effective May 31, 2025, and in accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, access to all military installations will require a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by the DMV. Individuals who do not have a REAL ID must present one of the following acceptable alternative documents: a valid U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate, or an active or retired military ID.

For more information about the Real ID Act of 2005, visit Congress.gov For details on how to apply for a REAL ID, visit DMV.ca.gov.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Experienced in utilizing work order management systems, including Legacy, Web Works, and Azzier, to create, track, and close work orders; generate preventive maintenance schedules; and monitor project progress for multiple facilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) for drafting correspondence, preparing reports, developing spreadsheets, and maintaining organized digital records.
  • Skilled in data entry and document management with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Adept at using computers and search engines to research technical issues, source parts and materials, and support facility maintenance planning.
  • Capable of learning and adapting to new software platforms and digital tools quickly to improve workflow efficiency.

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Applications close in 1 day, on October 4, 2026.

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This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on September 19, 2026. It was last verified open on October 2, 2026.

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