Coast Community College District
Maintenance Specialist I (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
Coast Community College District, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615
IN-HOUSE ONLY
This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.
This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY, full‑time, 12‑month classification position.
About Golden West College Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two‑year college serving over 10,500 students on a 122‑acre campus. GWC offers over 60 associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 career and technical education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, GWC has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning‑centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations.
Mission, Vision and Values
GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
GWC Employee‑Student Demographics
Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary Performs general labor and semi‑skilled building maintenance work. Assists senior‑level maintenance specialists in the performance of skilled maintenance work in the various construction and mechanical systems trades.
Distinguishing Career Features The Maintenance Specialist I represents the first level position requiring generalized experience in building maintenance, grounds, or advanced custodial work. Advancement to Maintenance Specialist II is possible with specialized training in one of the advanced trades combined with additional experience at the journey level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs servicing and maintenance to fixtures. Makes plumbing adjustments such as unclogging toilets and sinks, tightening toilet seats, adjusting drinking fountains, cleaning water jets to enhance flows.
Performs painting and varnishing of walls, doors, rooms, buildings, parking lots, and other surfaces. Prepares and finishes surfaces by scraping, using commercial paint removers, filling cracks and holes or sizing plaster walls.
Applies paint, varnish, and other protective and decorative finishes to comply with applicable building codes, district standards for each campus, and the usage or exposure of the surfaces.
Constructs, fabricates, assembles, installs, repairs or replaces doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, shelf units, benches, bleachers, forms, frames, window frames, fences and stairways. Assists in construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings and structures.
Assembles, adjusts, and repairs furniture. Moves furniture and stage platforms including those used for special events and activities. May assist in setting up public address systems for events.
Performs, repairs, and conducts maintenance on projects such as walkways and classroom equipment.
Participates with and assists in skilled trades areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other crafts as assigned.
Operates and performs minor maintenance of light equipment including light tractors, skip loaders, forklift and other labor‑saving devices.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of roofs, baseboards, furniture, cabinets, shelving, bookcases and bulletin boards at a school site.
Installs, repairs and maintains floor tile, acoustical tile, linoleum and carpet.
Performs routine servicing on air‑conditioning and heating systems. Changes filters. Greases and oils bearings, motors, and compressors.
May participate in setting up venues for district activities as directed.
May perform maintenance duties of Maintenance Specialist II on an intermittent basis for training and experience. May perform custodian duties as required.
Back‑up support for shipping/receiving duties of the mail room.
Assists IT department with cable pulling when requested.
Delivers special project machines to the campuses.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
Required to abide by all district policies and procedures including board policy 3050 – code of professional ethics.
Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of building, grounds, or equipment maintenance sufficient to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge of use, maintenance and repair of various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
Math skills to record measurements and calculate portions and quantities.
English language skills to document work assignment details.
Human relations skills to exhibit positive customer service and work as a contributing member of a team.
Abilities
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
Work as a member of a crew and maintain harmonious work relationships.
Perform at the semi‑skilled or unskilled level to complete routine maintenance tasks.
Read, understand and interpret work schedules and drawings.
Understand written and oral instructions.
Make straightforward arithmetic calculations for distance, angle, and quantity.
Work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events.
Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.
Perform work assignments on varying schedules.
Physical Abilities
General physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions are kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
Essential functions will vary by position.
Engaged in a timely, good faith interactive process for reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and FEHA.
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A. The position requires a high school diploma with demonstrated arithmetic, reading, and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, read and document work orders, read plans and drawings, and make measurements plus three years of experience in general maintenance and remodel of buildings, grounds, or equipment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the campus.
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license required.
Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant safety considerations exist from full‑body physical labor and handling of medium‑to‑heavy weight materials.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Attention Before applying, please review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No sponsorship or visa support will be provided.
Application Requirements Submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by 11:59 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
A complete Coast Community College District online employment application.
A current resume of professional and educational background and experience.
A cover letter detailing your experience related to the role.
Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. Employees are placed at the first step of the salary grade, with movement occurring July 1 of each year. Salary information: (Salary Range EE‑114).
Employment Information
Regular attendance is essential; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with district policies, procedures, and Title IX.
The district celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Individuals interested in advancing the district's strategic diversity goals are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Selected Candidate
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment.
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense. Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment.
Present original documents proving eligibility to work in the United States, including a Social Security Card.
Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity fosters awareness, mutual understanding, and respect. The district does not discriminate unlawful in providing educational or employment opportunities on any basis such as race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
Security and Fire Safety Report 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required by the Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from a Campus Safety Office. Please contact any Campus Safety Office for any questions.
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About Golden West College Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two‑year college serving over 10,500 students on a 122‑acre campus. GWC offers over 60 associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 career and technical education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, GWC has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning‑centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations.
Mission, Vision and Values
GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
GWC Employee‑Student Demographics
Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary Performs general labor and semi‑skilled building maintenance work. Assists senior‑level maintenance specialists in the performance of skilled maintenance work in the various construction and mechanical systems trades.
Distinguishing Career Features The Maintenance Specialist I represents the first level position requiring generalized experience in building maintenance, grounds, or advanced custodial work. Advancement to Maintenance Specialist II is possible with specialized training in one of the advanced trades combined with additional experience at the journey level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs servicing and maintenance to fixtures. Makes plumbing adjustments such as unclogging toilets and sinks, tightening toilet seats, adjusting drinking fountains, cleaning water jets to enhance flows.
Performs painting and varnishing of walls, doors, rooms, buildings, parking lots, and other surfaces. Prepares and finishes surfaces by scraping, using commercial paint removers, filling cracks and holes or sizing plaster walls.
Applies paint, varnish, and other protective and decorative finishes to comply with applicable building codes, district standards for each campus, and the usage or exposure of the surfaces.
Constructs, fabricates, assembles, installs, repairs or replaces doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, shelf units, benches, bleachers, forms, frames, window frames, fences and stairways. Assists in construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings and structures.
Assembles, adjusts, and repairs furniture. Moves furniture and stage platforms including those used for special events and activities. May assist in setting up public address systems for events.
Performs, repairs, and conducts maintenance on projects such as walkways and classroom equipment.
Participates with and assists in skilled trades areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other crafts as assigned.
Operates and performs minor maintenance of light equipment including light tractors, skip loaders, forklift and other labor‑saving devices.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of roofs, baseboards, furniture, cabinets, shelving, bookcases and bulletin boards at a school site.
Installs, repairs and maintains floor tile, acoustical tile, linoleum and carpet.
Performs routine servicing on air‑conditioning and heating systems. Changes filters. Greases and oils bearings, motors, and compressors.
May participate in setting up venues for district activities as directed.
May perform maintenance duties of Maintenance Specialist II on an intermittent basis for training and experience. May perform custodian duties as required.
Back‑up support for shipping/receiving duties of the mail room.
Assists IT department with cable pulling when requested.
Delivers special project machines to the campuses.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
Required to abide by all district policies and procedures including board policy 3050 – code of professional ethics.
Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of building, grounds, or equipment maintenance sufficient to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge of use, maintenance and repair of various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
Math skills to record measurements and calculate portions and quantities.
English language skills to document work assignment details.
Human relations skills to exhibit positive customer service and work as a contributing member of a team.
Abilities
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
Work as a member of a crew and maintain harmonious work relationships.
Perform at the semi‑skilled or unskilled level to complete routine maintenance tasks.
Read, understand and interpret work schedules and drawings.
Understand written and oral instructions.
Make straightforward arithmetic calculations for distance, angle, and quantity.
Work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events.
Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.
Perform work assignments on varying schedules.
Physical Abilities
General physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions are kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
Essential functions will vary by position.
Engaged in a timely, good faith interactive process for reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and FEHA.
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A. The position requires a high school diploma with demonstrated arithmetic, reading, and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, read and document work orders, read plans and drawings, and make measurements plus three years of experience in general maintenance and remodel of buildings, grounds, or equipment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the campus.
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license required.
Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant safety considerations exist from full‑body physical labor and handling of medium‑to‑heavy weight materials.
This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
Attention Before applying, please review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No sponsorship or visa support will be provided.
Application Requirements Submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by 11:59 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
A complete Coast Community College District online employment application.
A current resume of professional and educational background and experience.
A cover letter detailing your experience related to the role.
Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. Employees are placed at the first step of the salary grade, with movement occurring July 1 of each year. Salary information: (Salary Range EE‑114).
Employment Information
Regular attendance is essential; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with district policies, procedures, and Title IX.
The district celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Individuals interested in advancing the district's strategic diversity goals are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Selected Candidate
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment.
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense. Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment.
Present original documents proving eligibility to work in the United States, including a Social Security Card.
Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity fosters awareness, mutual understanding, and respect. The district does not discriminate unlawful in providing educational or employment opportunities on any basis such as race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
Security and Fire Safety Report 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required by the Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from a Campus Safety Office. Please contact any Campus Safety Office for any questions.
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