Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech (General Maintenance Technician I), Salary: $36,608 $44,845 per year, USC Facilities Administration. Under direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, performs trades related duties to accomplish facilities/equipment preventive maintenance, installations, construction and renovation tasks. May work in a crew or independently. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment & materials used in general building maintenance & construction trades applicable to the job. Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods & practices of the designated trades areas. Minimum requirements: Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: High school graduate or GED w/3 years experience in the Trades Worker field. Application deadline: September 2, 2026. USC is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.

Job Duties:

• Maintains plumbing inventory. Installs plumbing fixtures & repairs/modifies existing systems. Eliminates leaks by repacking/replacing faulty valves, fittings, pipe sections. Installs/repairs lavatories, toilets.
• Responsible for campus wide, in-house, painting & drywall repairs in new & renovated areas. Performs routine repairs, installations, construction & renovation tasks including carpentry and masonry.
• Maintains vehicle fleet including busses, to ensure they are gassed, cleaned, washed, and maintained per manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs/assists with a variety of simple preventive/corrective maintenance work on electrical units, appliances and equipment including changing lamps or filters, etc. as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.