Building Maintenance Technician, Third Shift
Under direction of the Senior Manager of Custodial Services for the Department
of Facilities Services (DFS), and in collaboration with the Manager on Duty
(MOD), perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of
machinery, buildings, and equipment throughout campus facilities during the
night shift on assigned days of the week from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Shall
perform work at a skilled level in several trades including carpentry,
plumbing, minor electrical, and mechanical, and do related work as required.
Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to deliver high quality
work and customer service in a timely manner.
Duties
Respond to Department of Public Safety Dispatch for service requests,
assigned work order requests, and supervisor's directions to perform
troubleshooting, installation, repairs, replacements, and maintenance
tasks. Troubleshoot and perform urgent maintenance and repair work
utilizing plans, specifications, and verbal instructions. Exercise
judgment to escalate maintenance issues as appropriate.
Inspect buildings, facilities, and equipment to ascertain required
repairs. Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance as
assigned. Perform work on a ladder, elevated platforms, and rooftops.
Inspect work site for planned and unplanned work impacting associated
trades, facility utilities, stakeholders, and events. Adhere to
communication protocol, consult with Manager, Lead, or Manager on Duty
(MOD) concerning safety issues and potential situations that may cause
property damage to our facilities. Provide support to events as needed.
Perform general maintenance work to repair or replace obsolete, worn,
broken, or inoperative building subcomponents or systems. Perform
emergency repairs to restore services. Maintain, repair/replace equipment
found in offices, classrooms, student housing, and mechanical areas.
Perform basic plumbing repairs such as fixture repair/replacement, clear
stoppages, service grease traps, service acid pit separators, and drain
pans. Perform basic HVAC tasks such as thermostat adjustments, filter
replacement, register cleaning, and mechanical room inspections to
identify potential failures. Perform basic electrical tasks such as
interior and exterior light checks, repair exit signs, replace light
bulbs, reset breakers, and replace outlet covers.
Handle materials, parts, and equipment, including inventory tracking,
record keeping, product research, and supply procurement. Perform all work
to be in compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, industry
standards, best practices, and Pepperdine standards. Identify and address
issues in need of attention and generate work orders accordingly.
Accurately record and report all work performed, indicating the time and
materials expended. Perform regular administrative tasks such as
maintaining records, processing paperwork, entering data, and monitoring
systems. Maintain required trade-specific training and certifications and
obtain further training as needed. Coordinate with vendors and contractors
as required.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external project
participants to ensure that all parties are well-informed, and that work
proceeds on schedule with minimal impact to University operations.
Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
Uphold University mission through work performed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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:
Proof of legal U.S. working status.
Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience with general building maintenance and
repair work.
Broad technical knowledge of practices, materials, and techniques in
maintaining building systems.
A working knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment and ability
to make varied repairs without supervision.
The ability to understand plans, design specifications, and manufacturers'
instructions and recommendations to ascertain the configuration of
relevant equipment and components, ensure their proper installation, and
remedy issues.
Competency using tools and operating equipment such as hand and power
tools, hoists, hand auger and plumbing snake, and hand-powered tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to successfully resolve issues.
Basic computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office.
Strong English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Consistently projects a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Willingness and ability to periodically work overtime hours, respond to
emergency calls after hours/weekends, and work weekend shifts providing
general maintenance duties for the campus.
Mobility and ability to move around construction sites.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, traverse rugged terrain, and climb up and
down ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (and occasionally up to 100 pounds),
including up and down stairs.
Must hold a valid California Driver's 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.
Preferred:
University experience is preferred.
Professional training in Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC.
Experience with computerized maintenance management software, such as TMA.
This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.00 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 competitive benefits 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. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work
environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the
purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic
standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and
ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff
represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable
law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the
goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-
religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.
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 University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related
information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring
decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions
on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment;
failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer
or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories
will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws,
including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
