Under the direction of the Business Services Officer III, the incumbent serves as a member of the facility maintenance support services unit. Responsible for preparing a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and mechanical systems. May instruct, or supervise tasks, and do other related work.
Routine Maintenance:
Plans and coordinates the work for the repair and maintenance of equipment and minor construction of buildings, structure and utility services within the Center. Maintains and repairs building fixtures and equipment including locks, windows, doors, screens, window co verings and gutters. Replaces bulbs, fluorescent lamps, ballasts and electrical fixtures. Maintains and repairs sewer, water and cooling lines. Repairs roofs, sheet rock, concrete, heating units and paints walls, ceilings and other interior and exterior surfaces. Frames offices and other area separations, installs and finishes sheetrock partitions, primes and paints newly installed surfaces. Prepares openings and hangs doors within the building. Operates automotive equipment and hauls materials.
Maintains a clean working area.
Participates in daily scheduled tailgate meetings.
Attends job related mandated trainings.
Collaborates with maintenance team on facilities, schedules, and projects.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Will work outside in inclement weather and in a temperature controlled environment with LED lighting. This position will use tools, manual and powered and other equipment. May be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting, or using a ladder. This position may need to access tight crawl spaces, climb on roof of buildings, or be on the ground on concrete or in dirt/mud. May predominantly walk or stand during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry boxes or tools weighing up to 50 lbs. May be around students with special needs.
** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **
** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 12, as well as related Excluded, Exempt, and Statutory Exempt employees, have their base salary reduced by 3% and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below.**
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-506784
Position #(s):
202-420-6940-001
Working Title:
DCS Maintenance Mechanic
Classification:
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC $5,422.00 - $6,499.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information The Diagnostic Center, Southern California, provides high-quality, individualized services to special education students, their families, and school districts.
Services are provided by expert, transdisciplinary teams of diagnostic professionals which may include educational specialists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, motor specialists, and pediatricians. These teams work collaboratively to address the unique educational needs of Southern California's most difficult-to-serve students enrolled in special education programs.
The Diagnostic Center, Southern California, is one of three regional assessment centers operated by the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education. The Centers provide assessment, training, and technical assistance to all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in California. Each of the three Centers serves a specific geographic region in the state: Southern California (Los Angeles), Central California (Fresno), and Northern California (Fremont).
Our services include:
- Comprehensive, sta te-of-the-art assessment and educational planning services to assist local school districts in determining the needs of their most complex students;
- On-site technical assistance and consultation in program and instructional design based on the unique needs of each student;
- Professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and special education staff, including presentations at national, statewide, and local conferences and workshops, provided by specialists with "hands-on" experience;
- Family education opportunities, including consultation, referral, and resource information.
There is no cost for our services; however, request for assessment services must be generated by the local school district.
The Diagnostic Center, Southern California, is located in Los Angeles, near Cal State Los Angeles.
Department Website: https://www.dcs-cde.ca.gov/
Special Requirements This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
- Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and/or Test
- Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Clearance
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/13/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
CDE Diagnostic Center Central CA
Chemene Hooker-Henry
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont , CA 94536
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CDE Diagnostic Center Southern CA
Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont , CA 94536
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;
• Punctuality and good attendance;
• Time management;
• Detail-oriented;
• Positive attitude;
• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills;
• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment;
Applicant should have the ability to work independently in a well-organized manner and comply with applicable State laws and regulations.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
The Diagnostic Center South Office offers free parking at their location.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.dcs-cde.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5587
chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
dphan@csb-cde.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:
1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.
Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).
2. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:
Exam Bulletin - Maintenance Mechanic
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1899
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
