Building Maintenance Technician, Calabasas Campus

Under the direction of the Senior Manager Mechanical Services and the department of Facilities Services (DFS) and in collaboration with your colleagues perform all duties related to the maintenance operation for facilities equipment throughout campus facilities on assigned days.

Duties

• Using appropriate tools and following relevant plans and specifications service repair replace adjust inspect and test HVACR machines equipment and components that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles including but not limited to detecting locating troubleshooting and fixing malfunctions defects and deficiencies; connecting electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams; testing electrical circuits and components for continuity; installing auxiliary components to heatingcooling equipment such as expansion and discharge valves air ducts pipes blowers dampers flues and stokers; testing pipe and tubing joints and connections for leaks using pressure gauge or soapandwater solution. Assist with the repair and replacement of heating air conditioning and refrigeration components including HVACR controls domestic and radiant heat hotwater systems and kitchen appliances using troubleshooting skills.
• Provide maintenance services to support University operations including painting carpentry roofing masonry cabinetry drywall windows and coverings and flooring.
• Perform installation repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems fixtures and related devices throughout campus facilities.
• Manage materials parts and equipment needed including inventory tracking record keeping product research and supply procurement. Accurately record and report all work performed indicating the time and materials expended. Perform regular administrative tasks such as maintaining files processing paperwork entering data and monitoring systems.
• Participate in continuous departmental and PM process improvements. Maintain required tradespecific training and certifications and obtain further training as needed. Maintain a clean work area and uniform.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of either two years of tradespecific schooling or two years of prior facilities experience.
• Willing and able to attend universitysponsored jobrelated training.
• Technical knowledge of practices principles and techniques in the maintenance field.
• Familiar with industrystandard preventive maintenance processes.
• Analytical and problemsolving skills to successfully resolve issues.
• The ability to interpret plans design specifications and manufacturers instructions and recommendations to ensure their proper installation and remedy issues.
• Experience using oxygen/acetylene torches (soft solder torch) Freon recovery machine vacuum pump electrical meters pressure gauges hand power tools sheet metal tools computer for EMS controls hoist comealong chain fall rigging power washers and forklifts.
• Strong English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must consistently project a professional demeanor and positive attitude and be able to effectively and professionally communicate with University administrators and project clients.
• Willingness and ability to periodically work overtime hours respond to emergency calls after hours/weekends and work rotating weekend shifts providing general maintenance duties for the campus is required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (and occasionally up to 100 pounds) including up and down stairs.
• Must hold a valid California Drivers license maintain an acceptable DMV driving record and remain insurable by University insurance carrier at all times while employed.
• Must be able to bring a current DMV driving record printout on the first day of employment.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred:

• Possession of or the ability to quickly obtain a Universal EPA certification.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System preferably TMA.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal education and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students faculty staff and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people property information and the Universitys reputation; and providing comprehensive jobrelated information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular Nonexempt 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $23.00 $25.00 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. In addition to base pay Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitivebenefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local law.