Utility Engineer


Campus: Cañada College/College of San Mateo/Skyline College

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 70

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Utility Engineer performs maintenance work, including a variety of tasks in the building trades. Although work requires the use of journey-level work tools and the ability to perform operations in several of the building maintenance trades, the skill required is less than what would be required of a journey-level worker in a particular trade. Under general supervision, the employee performs a variety of tasks necessary for the maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, telecom/datacom, roofing and building envelope, structural, access control, interior floor/wall/ceiling, building monitoring, control, swimming pools, and water features/ fountains, and other support systems. The Utility Engineer works individually or as a team member to plan and implement major and minor installations, modifications, and repairs to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving department and outside staff, vendors, and contractors for the purpose of exchanging information pertaining to project assessment, procedures, materials, and timelines. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to follow and modify standard, prescribed trade techniques to troubleshoot, complete given assignments, and resolve minor and some major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in materials, public relations, and employee time. A Utility Engineer may be assigned to work at a single campus or at multiple campuses, and may be assigned to work individually or in a team under the direction of higher-level engineers and/or management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with senior maintenance engineers, chief engineers, management, maintenance, and other staff regarding ongoing and special maintenance projects, project priorities, materials, staffing, and timelines required
2. Confers with management regarding safety procedures, equipment, and supplies
3. Provides information on repair and installation needs as a technical resource to outside department staff
4. Attends workshops, meetings, and other events to obtain current information
5. Installs, adjusts, modifies, and repairs building systems and campus infrastructure systems
6. Assesses condition of fixtures and parts
7. Replaces parts and makes recommendations for and/or executes the purchase of new parts and supplies
8. Works with contractors to complete a variety of projects, as assigned
9. Schedules and monitors the work of other staff as assigned
10. Services, repairs, and maintains vehicles and equipment according to a maintenance schedule
11. Participates in cleaning and painting of paintable surfaces
12. Performs routine inspections on a regular basis for proper working order
13. Checks, adjusts, repairs, and monitors building systems, furniture, and fixtures for proper operation standards
14. Inventories supplies and recommends and/or executes the purchase of replacement or additional supplies as needed
15. Drives a motor vehicle to various work sites to pick up and deliver materials and equipment
16. Cleans and maintains the maintenance center and related work areas
17. Uses a computer and computer software to enter, modify, and retrieve data related to maintenance schedules, equipment and supply usage, and inventory, and other data
18. Participates in performing swimming pool operation tasks including monitoring, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing skilled repairs and general maintenance on aquatic chemical and electrical systems, pumps and motors, circulation systems, concrete, and tile. May participate in the preventative maintenance for pumps, suction lines, drains, piping, valves, skimmer traps and flow control switches of each system; may meet with contractors, reviews and inspects preventative maintenance or repair work in progress; May perform water quality testing and adjust pool water chemistry, interprets gauges, flow meters, and monitors equipment; maintains operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters and filter media systems
19. Identifies energy/process efficiency opportunities and assists in the evaluation of appropriate measures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and safety
20. Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Trade procedures, equipment, tools, and supplies commonly used to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of building and campus infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, and equipment
2. Safety procedures, terminology, equipment, and supplies applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair operations
3. Energy efficiency measures and ability to appropriately escalate opportunities for improvement

Skill in:

1. Assessing conditions and standards of building and infrastructure systems, tools, vehicles, and equipment and completed work
2. Working cooperatively as part of a customer service team
3. Reading and comprehending complex instructions, blueprints, and directions; Materials Safety Data Sheets
4. Using a computer, telephone system, radio communication system, and standard office equipment to enter, modify and retrieve data
5. Safe operation and handling of tools, equipment, and supplies including driving a motor vehicle
6. Setting up, maintaining, and evaluating detailed records

Ability to:

1. Follow instructions, including attention to detail
2. Obtain a forklift certification
3. Perform moderate to heavy physical labor on a sustained basis
4. Communicate effectively with people at various levels within the organization who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful experience of increasing responsibility that has included demonstrated skill equivalent to semi-skilled general building maintenance, preferably in two or more building maintenance trades
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated skill in following oral and written instructions
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on campus and to off-campus locations
• Possession of a forklift certification or successful completion of a forklift certification course within 6 months of assuming the position
• Possession of Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification may be required
• Possession of First Aid and AED certifications may be required

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires sustained physical activity indoors and outdoors with exposure to climate changes, chemicals, odors, and fumes; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs; working on elevated platforms; pushing, pulling, moving moderate to heavy objects; manual dexterity; ability to operate electrical and mechanical equipment; standing for long periods; walking; and ability to safely drive a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 12/10/2025

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