Community Maintenance Technician

Inquiries Regarding Application Status Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of submitted applications. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted using the email and/or phone information provided in the online application. For information regarding our general staff recruitment process, please click here to visit our FAQs web page to see answers for frequently asked questions, including what to expect, timelines, requests for special accommodation, and interviews. Maintenance Technician II Job Details and Requirement: Facilities Supervisor : Maintenance Supervisor Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and building systems, including on plumbing systems, electrical, mechanical equipment. This is a bargaining unit position. Union dues are required. Operate, test, install, repair and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems, including domestic water systems, and commercial food service appliances. Perform plumbing inspections, maintenance and repair work on all fixtures, pipes, water pumps, water pump seals and pathways. Perform a wide range of facilities renovations, maintenance and repair work. Estimate costs of materials and labor, procure cost estimates from vendors and contractors, and ensure work and projects are delivered on time and on budget. Perform electrical maintenance and repair work, including working on a variety of HVAC equipment 120v 208/230v 480v 3-phase and low voltage control systems, and motor controls. Make electrical repairs on emergency lights, fluorescent and LED fixtures (120 and 270volts), exhaust fans, wall lights and power outlets both interior and exterior. Ensure the timely submission and processing of maintenance work requests and the orderly flow and completion of maintenance work orders assigned. Recognize priority for requisitioning parts, materials, equipment, tools and supplies, and ensure procurement in a timely manner. Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure effective and efficient operations, work productivity. Provide excellent customer service. Must carry a two-way radio or cell phone during the performance of duties. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation. Five plus years of knowledge of computer-controlled HVAC and EMS, as well as electrical and plumbing systems. Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices needed to inspect, test, adjust, repair, and clean mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally, with faculty, staff, students, consultants, and contractors. Excellent customer services skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships within a diverse, multi-cultural environment. Education/Experience : High school diploma or equivalent; Six or more years of trade experience and/or full-time related experience in building and utilities maintenance, including demonstrated experience in plumbing systems and repairs. Prefer experience in an educational facility. Contractors licenses or trade school certificates or other related certificates, or willingness to obtain certificates during employment. Time Type: Full-time Work Schedule : This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time, staff position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Must be available to be contacted by telephone during non-working hours and respond to urgent and emergency calls as needed. Must participate in the Campus Facilities on-call rotation with other department managers. May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays. Union contract rate of pay $32.50 per hour Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more . Must be able to do strenuous manual labor in various indoor and outdoor climates. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, and climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and 10 feet unassisted. Must have the ability and dexterity to use hand and power tools, and other equipment required for position. Application Materials : Upload the following materials to complete your application: Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. Covid-19 Vaccination Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom. Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. 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