Campus Facilities Technician: Maintenance & Repairs

Pepperdine University; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University seeks a facilities services technician at the Calabasas campus to perform general maintenance across trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. The role involves overseeing small projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring safety and quality in a busy university environment.

The position requires hands-on experience, the ability to read plans, use tools, and lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Proof of legal U.S. working status.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of facilities maintenance/construction experience.
• Ability to read plans and manufacturer instructions to determine equipment configuration and installation.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to overtime, after-hours calls, and weekend rotation.
• Ability to lift 75–100 pounds, with mobility on construction sites.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Pre-employment physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders with troubleshooting, installation, repairs and maintenance.
• Install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, finishes, and hardware components per plans.
• Operate equipment to maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural assets.
• Coordinate painting, drywall, and plaster work with stakeholders.
• Provide moving and event set-up services for campus events.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on generators and HVAC-R equipment.
• Record time, materials, and report status; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading plans and specifications

Hand and power tools

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lifting 75–100 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

TMA CMMS

Power tools

Job description

Pepperdine University seeks a facilities services technician at the Calabasas campus to perform general maintenance across trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. The role involves overseeing small projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring safety and quality in a busy university environment.

The position requires hands-on experience, the ability to read plans, use tools, and lift heavy loads.