Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

The role will be responsible for responding to general mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry needs on the Saint Mary's College campus. This can include repairing and maintaining equipment, plumbing, physical structures, machinery, and electrical wiring and fixtures. The role requires a focus on customer service with the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive.

This position performs multi-trade facilities maintenance and operational support functions that require the ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems and campus infrastructure while supporting campus logistics, equipment relocation, and event operations.

The Facilities Department will provide proper tools, opportunities for training and growth, uniforms, benefits, and paid vacation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Respond to campus work orders to include general maintenance that requires the use of basic equipment to repair and maintain campus machinery, equipment, and property. This can include repairing heating/cooling and ventilation equipment, electric motors, pumps, bathroom fixtures, furniture, etc.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs as appropriate.
• Performs skilled troubleshooting and minor repair work across multiple building trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
• May require work on roofs, in attics, or on ladders.
• Assists with construction and operational maintenance as needed, performing preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on building systems, mechanical equipment, and campus infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operation of facilities.
• Assist with routine facility and equipment inspections.
• Identifies potential maintenance issues and recommends corrective action or escalation to specialized trades staff.
• Monitors cleanliness of campus facilities, equipment, and spaces.
• Follows OSHA, College, California, and Federal guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Documents issues and details performed maintenance according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicates with departmental personnel.
• Maintains departmental records for repairs and future service needs.
• Performs or assists with distribution of deliveries and simple installations.
• Sets up and tears down equipment for events as requested.
• Provides logistical support for campus operations including relocation of furniture, office equipment, and materials during departmental moves, space reconfigurations, and campus events.
• Assists with inventory and relocation of campus equipment as requested.
• Operates carts, dollies, lifts, and other equipment to transport materials, supplies, and equipment across campus facilities.
• Supports facilities projects by assisting skilled trades personnel and contractors during maintenance, renovation, and improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned, including being available for the on-call rotation.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Apprenticeship program or technical training.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance or building operations experience involving multiple building trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or mechanical systems.

Skills/Abilities:

• Prefer experience with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, controls, electrical, and/or carpentry.
• Ability to safely operate facilities equipment such as lifts, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, and basic troubleshooting techniques across multiple trades.
• Weekend and flexible work.
• Facilities employees are considered critical employees and will be required to assist Saint Mary's College in the event of campus emergencies.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid California Driver's License required. Electrical, HVAC, controls, plumbing, or related license preferred.

Application Review & Recruitment Timeline This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application before this date. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of June 1, 2026. Additional application materials may be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Saint Mary's College of California