Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

The purpose of the Stanford Apprenticeship Program is to train an Apprentice to be a well-rounded Maintenance Mechanic to support the asset value of Stanford’s Academic Buildings. At completion of the Apprenticeship Program the Apprentice will possess skills of a Maintenance Mechanic.
The program consists of full time (40 hours per week) of on-the-job training (OJT)and evenings of classroom education. Classroom training for the Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice will be selected from the State of California Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) list of approved schools.  The Apprentice will have a supervisor, work with a journey person and be assigned a mentor. Apprentices will be exposed to various trade duties covering the curriculum course work.  Excellent attendance at both the OJT and the classroom parts of the program is a strict requirement.
Although there is no guarantee of a position at Stanford at the completion of the four-year Apprenticeship Program, this apprenticeship can provide a steppingstone towards a future certificate in a specialized field. Through classroom work and on the job training, apprentices will be trained in the basic skills and tools of the trade.
SUMMARY OF THIS POSITION:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice will be trained in and required to perform the tasks while working with a journey-level Maintenance Mechanic in the following areas and equipment:

Required Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• A valid California driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of outside weather conditions
• Ability to work safely
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must pass an aptitude test (math, English and critical thinking) with a score of at least 80%
• Must be able to work full time and attend evening educational classes
• Ability to perform assigned work at a level appropriate for a Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice
• Ability to operate two-way radio for communication
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Wear protective equipment and clothing as needed
• Ability to learn and apply safe work practices, including but not limited to, hazardous waste management and handling, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Confined Space procedures, and chemical safe practices.
• Ability to perform various maintenance and moving tasks including, but not limited to, work from step ladders, must be able to lift heavy materials frequently each day, work overhead, kneel, stoop, stand, crawl, or sit for long periods of time, work in all types of weather.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls in the evenings and on weekends.
• Willingness to work variable shifts at night or on weekends
  

The expected pay range for this position is $29.38 to $48.97 per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

Our Mission:
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance (BGM) is responsible for maintaining the academic buildings and grounds of the Stanford campus. Stanford University is one of Silicon Valley's largest and most unique employers. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.
Our full-time employees also enjoy a very competitive benefits package. Review online details at https://careersearch.stanford.edu/benefits .
To submit your application for this position, please use the links below so that you have a complete understanding of the Apprenticeship Program, requirements and commitment needed for this program before applying:
PLEASE REVIEW THE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS: https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/learning-stanford/professional-development/apprenticeship-program
A Job Information Session for the Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship position will be held on Thursday March 7, 2024, at
340 Bonair Siding
Stanford CA 94305,
from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
(Conference Rooms H, D, L)

for visitor parking at 340 Bonair Siding see How to Purchase Visitor Parking https://transportation.stanford.edu/parking/purchase-a-parking-permit/visitors

Compensation for the Maintenance Person will follow the schedule defined in the JATC Apprenticeship Standards and depicted below, and subject to all adjustments set forth in the CBA and negotiated by the Union.

Why Stanford is for You
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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected] . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.