Building Maintenance Technician, Third Shift

Pepperdine University; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 77,366,016; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University is seeking a skilled night-shift maintenance technician to support the Department of Facilities Services. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, and HVAC tasks, inspect facilities, and coordinate with internal departments and vendors to ensure timely, safe work.

The role requires five years of general maintenance experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Five years of experience with general building maintenance and repair work.
• Broad technical knowledge of practices, materials, and techniques in maintaining building systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and ability to perform repairs without supervision.
• Ability to read plans, design specifications, and manufacturers' instructions to determine equipment configuration and proper installation.
• Competency with hand and power tools, hoists, augers, and related equipment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with basic computer skills and MS Office.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work independently or as a team.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to after-hours emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safety dispatches, troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance tasks per plans and instructions.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, perform routine and preventative maintenance, and work from ladders and rooftops.
• Repair or replace building components; perform basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical tasks as needed.
• Track materials, procure supplies, document work with time and materials used, and generate work orders.
• Coordinate with vendors and departments to ensure timely progress and safety compliance.
• Support events as needed and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Uphold Pepperdine standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Technical knowledge

Reading blueprints

Tools & equipment

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoists

Plumbing snake

Job description

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 elevate 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.