Facilities Mechanic I

Art Center College of Design; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtCenter College of Design is seeking a Facilities Mechanic I to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and installations across campus facilities. The role is based on-site and requires the ability to work with various trades and vendors to keep campus facilities in optimal condition.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience, a valid California driver license, and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of maintenance/building repair experience on complex systems.
• Valid California Driver License.
• Able to read/write/communicate in English with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Able to work in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and respond to emergencies.
• Working knowledge of CMMS.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely service on tasks and work orders.
• Perform wall restoration and painting prep work.
• Safely operate forklift and power tools according to safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Lead Facilities Mechanic and contact certified technicians/contractors when needed.
• Deliver and install equipment at sites as required.
• Install fire extinguishers, bulletin boards, and seismic anchoring devices.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and bathroom hardware.
• Repair or replace light fixtures and bulbs.
• Make minor repairs to office furniture and equipment, including power washing exterior.

Skills

Customer service

CMMS

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Facilities Mechanic I to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $24.00 - 30.00 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.

Facilities Mechanics are responsible for performing routine tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of all ArtCenter buildings, related facilities, and equipment.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., subject to change with department needs. The position is primarily based at Hillside Campus and will rotate shifts with staff at South Campus. This position is to be performed on-site as a condition of employment.

Essential Functions

Maintenance — 90%

• Provide complete and timely service on assigned tasks and work orders, which are received verbally, written or via electronic devices
• Perform wall restoration and painting projects, including preparatory work for painting projects by washing walls, filling in, or smoothing surfaces, and masking areas
• Safely operate forklift, grounds vehicles, power tools, hand tools, and related landscaping equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Work with Lead Facilities Mechanic to ensure certified technicians, contractors and vendors are contacted for repairs that require higher skilled work
• Pick up and deliver equipment to the appropriate sites, and install equipment
• Install fire extinguishers, bulletin boards, seismic anchoring devices
• Repair bathroom vanity equipment, remove or replace plumbing fixtures such as soap dispensers, toilet seats, bathroom hardware, and water faucet washers
• Repair light fixtures, replace light bulbs and fluorescent ballasts
• Make minor repairs to office furniture and equipment as well as power washing the exterior of clinics
• Repair minor roof leaks
• Repair or replace window, door, or cabinetry hardware. Repair fences and gates
• Clear stoppages in toilets, sinks, and floor drains
• Clean bearings, fan housing, fan compartments, drain pans, and machine rooms
• Clean out sediment traps in waste system
• Clean roof and patio drains
• Follow all College policies including safety protocols

Other — 10%

• Perform furniture delivery and setups for events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of experience in maintenance and/or building repair on complex systems
• Possess a valid California Driver License
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to interact with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces, at heights, outdoors, and perform physical work such as moving and relocating objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and respond to emergency repair situations and campus operational needs as required.
• Working knowledge of work order systems (CMMS)
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team with minimal supervision and effectively follow through on assignments and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to assess situations and problem solve using own judgment
• Experience using and maintaining basic maintenance equipment, hand tools, and light power tools.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, proper use of hand and power tools, and general building maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, healthcare, public sector, or similar institutional environments.
• Training or certifications related to facilities maintenance, building systems, workplace safety, or skilled trades.

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.

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 may also require occasional exposure to outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.

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-will.” 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-will” 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 by an 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.