Facilities Services Technician

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

Under direction of the Senior Manager, Facilities and Training for the Department of Facilities Services (DFS), and in collaboration with your colleagues, act as a facilities services technician for the Calabasas campus. Perform work to support University operations in general maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, masonry, roofing, painting, drywall, and other handyman tasks to ensure a comfortable, safe, and clean environment. Oversee relevant construction, repair, and renovation work utilizing plans, specifications, and verbal instructions. Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to initiate and deliver high quality projects in a timely manner.

Duties

• Manage and respond to work order requests and supervisors' directions to perform troubleshooting, installation, repairs, replacements, and maintenance tasks.
• Fit and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hardware, finishes, equipment, floor and ceiling systems, windows, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, trim, partitions, drywall, landscaping, and paneling.
• Operate equipment required to perform the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural assets.
• Complete minor repairs on furniture and signage.
• Manage, coordinate, and perform painting, drywall, and plaster work with internal and external participants.
• Provide moving and event set-up services in support of campus events.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks for all maintenance-worthy items and assets, including generators, HVAC-R equipment, and more.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, including water intrusions or other urgent facility-related incidents on the Calabasas and Malibu campus, to mitigate damage and ensure safety.
• Manage materials, parts, and equipment, including inventory tracking, record keeping, product research, and supply procurement.
• Research, prepare, manage, and present information including programs, estimates, budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Perform all work to be in compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, and Pepperdine standards.
• Accurately record and report all work performed, indicating the time and materials expended.
• Perform regular administrative tasks such as maintaining files, processing paperwork, entering data, and monitoring systems.
• 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. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University Mission through work performed.

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.
• Two (2) years of applicable experience in facilities maintenance and/or commercial construction.
• 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 in using tools and operating equipment of the trade, such as hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and sanders.
• 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.
• Must consistently project 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 rotating weekend shifts providing general maintenance duties for the campus.
• Normal 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 75 pounds, including up and down stairs, and occasionally lifting and carrying 100 pounds up and down stairs.
• Must drive a personal vehicle for University business (mileage reimbursed), hold a valid driver's license, and be insurable under the University's standard auto insurance requirements.
• Offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical and a criminal, educational, and employment background screening.

Preferred

• Experience working in a university setting.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management software, such as TMA.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA and regulatory requirements.

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.