Facilities Lead Mechanic

Art Center College of Design; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtCenter College of Design is seeking an experienced Facilities Lead Mechanic to join our team on site in Pasadena, California. The role focuses on maintaining building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and supporting departments with setup and vendor coordination.

Primary duties include scheduling work, managing small projects, and overseeing vendors while ensuring safety and compliance across campus operations. Strong maintenance and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or technical degree from a recognized trade school, or equivalent experience.
• 7 years maintenance and/or building repair on complex systems.
• Possess a valid California Driver License.
• Read, write and understand English to interact with staff, faculty and vendors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (team-lift up to 100 lbs) and work in varied environments.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights and respond to emergencies.
• Experience in managing work order systems (CMMS) and building automation systems (BMS).
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Ability to manage projects and vendors; adapt to changing priorities; work well in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and timely service on tasks and work orders.
• Perform building repairs including plumbing and upkeep of campus interior and grounds.
• Wall restoration and painting.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life/safety issues.
• Operate forklift, grounds vehicles, power tools and landscaping equipment.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Project management

Vendor management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or trade school

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Facilities Lead Mechanic to join our team.
The salary range for this position: $45.00 - 58.00 per hour

Salary Disclaimer: The official salary range for this position is the range posted on the ArtCenter College of Design Careers website. ArtCenter is not responsible for inaccurate or unauthorized salary information published by third-party job boards. Hourly positions are based on a 35 hour work week.

Finalsalary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to therole, and internal equity.

About ArtCenter

Foundedin 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a globalleader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strongties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and UniversityCommission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College.This includes upholding andcultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyonefeels a sense of belonging.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to maintain the building systems such as heating, air and ventilation (HVAC), lighting and electrical, plumbing, and landscaping, along with providing setup and manpower support for various departments and assist with the delivery of materials, equipment and supplies. The Facilities Lead Mechanic schedules and assigns work to mechanics. This position manages small projects and oversees vendor management.

This is a full-time on-site position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm, subject to change with department needs. This position is to be performed on-site as a condition of employment and could include weekends or evenings. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50 pounds, or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Essential Functions

Maintenance — 70%

• Provide complete and timely service on assigned tasks and work orders, which are received verbally, written or via electronic devices
• Perform building related repairs including plumbing, maintenance and upkeep of general appearance of the campus interior and grounds
• Wall restoration and painting
• Troubleshoot and resolve various HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life and safety equipment issues
• Operate forklift, grounds vehicles, power tools, hand tools and related landscaping equipment

Technical Lead — 20%

• Provide leadership and guidance to mechanics and make decisions involving initiative
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements
• Prioritize incoming work orders and assign work to mechanics; sets prioritize and timelines
• Review and close out work orders
• Manage PM program
• Manage small projects assigned by the Director of Facilities or Facilities Manager
• Manage multiple third-party vendors to ensure contract compliance

Other Duties — 10%

• Provide assistance with delivery of materials, equipment, furniture and supplies
• Provide setup and manpower support for various departments and events
• Follow all College policies including safety protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or technical degree from a recognized trade school, or equivalent experience
• 7 years maintenance and/or building repair on complex systems
• Possess a valid California Driver License
• Read, write and understand the English language to be able to interact with staff, faculty and vendors
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, indoors, outdoors, and to pull and lift objects up to 50 lbs. in weight
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights and respond to emergency callbacks after hours as needed
• Demonstrated experience in managing work order systems (CMMS) and building automation systems (BMS)
• Must exhibit good customer service skills and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Ability to provide project management and vendor management
• Ability to shift priorities and perform duties under tight and changeable deadline; organize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This is a full-time on-site position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm, subject to change with department needs. This position is to be performed on-site as a condition of employment and could include weekends or evenings. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in a shop setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time using shop equipment including computers, viewing computer monitors, hand tools, saws, power tools etc.; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is exposure to loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dust and heat with the HVAC equipment such as compressors and exhaust fans while utilizing issued safety equipment. This position also requires work in an outdoor environment, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50 pounds, or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision

Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading reports, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.

Hearing

Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.

Diversity Statement

ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equalemployment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees orapplicants on the basis of race (including hair texture and protectivehairstyle), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices),sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or relatedmedical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, maritalstatus, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer, or a record orhistory of cancer), military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry,disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and geneticcharacteristics), genetic information, request for family care or medicalleave, age (over 40), criminal background (Fair Chance Act), reproductivehealth decision-making, off-duty and off-premisescannabis use, or any other actual or perceived characteristic protected byapplicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended toall persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, includingwithout limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, learning and professionaldevelopment, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer,discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to allpersons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagementat [phone].

Applicant Rights (Prior Cannabis Use)

ArtCenterwill not request information from an applicant relating to the applicant’sprior use of cannabis. ArtCenter Will not use information obtained from acriminal history about an applicant or employee’s prior cannabis use, unlessArtCenter is permitted to consider that information under applicable law.

Employment At-Will

All employment with ArtCenter is for anunspecified term and is “at‑w‑ill.” Employees are free to resign at any time,with or without reason, and with or without prior notice. Similarly, ArtCenterhas the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This “at‑w‑ill” employment,which includes the College’s right to transfer, discipline, demote, or changethe conditions of employment with or without cause and with or without priornotice, cannot be modified, amended orwaived by any oral or implied agreement, and may be modified or altered only byan express individualized written employment agreement signed by both theemployee and the College president

ArtCenter Employees have a Mandatory Duty to Report

All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the ,Title IX Administrator/Coordinator or designee, or the Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 Shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.