Coast Colleges
Maintenance Specialist I (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
Coast Colleges, 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.
About Golden West College Located in Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two‑year college serving over 10,500 students on a 122‑acre campus. GWC offers more than 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. GWC is an officially designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and a designated Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Mission, Vision and Values
GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
GWC Employee‑Student Demographics
Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary 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 Maintenance Specialist I is 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 an advanced trade combined with additional experience at the journey level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform servicing and maintenance to fixtures, including plumbing adjustments and cleaning water jets.
Paint, varnish, and finish walls, doors, and other surfaces, preparing and finishing surfaces by scraping, using commercial paint removers, and filling cracks.
Install, fabricate, assemble, and repair doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, and related structures, assisting in construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings.
Assemble, adjust, and repair furniture and move furniture and stage platforms for special events.
Repair, maintain, and conduct maintenance on walkways, classroom equipment, and air‑conditioning and heating systems, changing filters and greasing motors and compressors.
Assist in skilled trades areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other crafts as assigned.
Operate and perform minor maintenance of light equipment, including light tractors, skip loaders, forklifts, and other labor‑saving devices.
Assist in the installation and maintenance of roofs, baseboards, furniture, cabinets, shelving, bookcases, and bulletin boards.
Install, repair, and maintain floor tile, acoustical tile, linoleum, and carpet.
Perform routine servicing on air‑conditioning and heating systems, changing filters and greasing and oiling bearings.
Assist IT department with cable pulling when requested.
Deliver special project machines to the campuses.
Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
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 the use, maintenance, and repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
Math skills sufficient 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.
Physical Abilities
General physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
Essential functions vary by position.
District will engage in a timely, good faith interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities as required by ADA and FEHA.
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma with 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 (e.g., physical and/or learning).
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license.
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.
Employment Information
Regular attendance is an essential job function; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Position holder is a mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and required to comply with District policies and Title IX.
Diversity commitment: Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Application Requirements
Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
Current Resume.
Cover Letter detailing experience related to the role.
Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
Application deadline: 11:59 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment.
Pay Philosophy Coast Community College District places new employees at the first step of the salary grade; movement on the salary schedule occurs July 1 of each year. (Salary Range EE‑114)
Equal Opportunity Employer Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The District does not discriminate unlawful ... (full statement truncated for brevity).
Title IX Notice https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
Security and Fire Safety Report Provides crime statistics for 2022, 2023, 2024. Available at the Campus Safety Offices.
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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.
About Golden West College Located in Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two‑year college serving over 10,500 students on a 122‑acre campus. GWC offers more than 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. GWC is an officially designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and a designated Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Mission, Vision and Values
GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
GWC Employee‑Student Demographics
Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary 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 Maintenance Specialist I is 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 an advanced trade combined with additional experience at the journey level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform servicing and maintenance to fixtures, including plumbing adjustments and cleaning water jets.
Paint, varnish, and finish walls, doors, and other surfaces, preparing and finishing surfaces by scraping, using commercial paint removers, and filling cracks.
Install, fabricate, assemble, and repair doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, and related structures, assisting in construction and remodel of temporary and permanent buildings.
Assemble, adjust, and repair furniture and move furniture and stage platforms for special events.
Repair, maintain, and conduct maintenance on walkways, classroom equipment, and air‑conditioning and heating systems, changing filters and greasing motors and compressors.
Assist in skilled trades areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other crafts as assigned.
Operate and perform minor maintenance of light equipment, including light tractors, skip loaders, forklifts, and other labor‑saving devices.
Assist in the installation and maintenance of roofs, baseboards, furniture, cabinets, shelving, bookcases, and bulletin boards.
Install, repair, and maintain floor tile, acoustical tile, linoleum, and carpet.
Perform routine servicing on air‑conditioning and heating systems, changing filters and greasing and oiling bearings.
Assist IT department with cable pulling when requested.
Deliver special project machines to the campuses.
Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
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 the use, maintenance, and repair of the various tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
Math skills sufficient 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.
Physical Abilities
General physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
Essential functions vary by position.
District will engage in a timely, good faith interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities as required by ADA and FEHA.
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma with 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 (e.g., physical and/or learning).
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license.
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.
Employment Information
Regular attendance is an essential job function; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Position holder is a mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and required to comply with District policies and Title IX.
Diversity commitment: Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Application Requirements
Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
Current Resume.
Cover Letter detailing experience related to the role.
Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
Application deadline: 11:59 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment.
Pay Philosophy Coast Community College District places new employees at the first step of the salary grade; movement on the salary schedule occurs July 1 of each year. (Salary Range EE‑114)
Equal Opportunity Employer Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The District does not discriminate unlawful ... (full statement truncated for brevity).
Title IX Notice https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/index.html
Security and Fire Safety Report Provides crime statistics for 2022, 2023, 2024. Available at the Campus Safety Offices.
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