Job Description

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 t en 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 .

Working Conditions

Working location: 251 W. Hedding St. San Jose, CA 95110
Visa Sponsorship: CMD is not an E-Verify employer and does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

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 For details on how to apply for a REAL ID, visit  .

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.

Benefits

CMD offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules 
• Flexible work hours 
• Remote work options 
• Lodging & Camping Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance 
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program 
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders 
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff 
• Health insurance in retirement 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Employees from the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) may be eligible to transfer prior service credit to State of California employment through CalPERS.

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Additional Application Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT contain any confidential information, including your Social Security Number (SSN).

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at  NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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