Facilities Technician I

Marshall B Ketchum University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Free vision exams

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Marshall B. Ketchum University seeks a Facilities Technician I to provide quality maintenance and operations support across MBKU facilities. The role acts as a primary contact for building issues, coordinates with vendors, and handles light repairs, moves, and event setups with professional service.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer-focused service in a busy campus environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in facilities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general building maintenance
• Principles of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and HVAC systems
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Principles of project management and coordination

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for building issues and emergencies
• Coordinate with outside contractors or vendors to MBKU standards
• Monitor and replace light bulbs; perform minor electrical repairs
• Dismantle and install furniture and relocate items as needed
• Move/transport goods and equipment; assist with events setup/teardown
• Inspect and report HVAC issues and roof conditions
• Ensure safe operation of tools and equipment
• Respond to public inquiries courteously and resolve complaints

Skills

General building maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC systems

Contract administration

Project coordination

MS Office

Blueprint reading

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years facilities experience

Job description

The Facilities Technician I provides quality maintenance and operational support to all persons and departments of MBKU. The Facilities Technician I is expected to provide a service approach to maintenance and operations with the timeliest response consistent with staffing, workload, and quality. The Facilities Technician I views each person and department as a valued customer, and is committed to providing the best service possible. Must be professional in appearance, conduct, and attitude.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAct as a primary contact for building issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies, and repairs)Coordinate, monitor, and work closely with outside contractors or vendors to ensure work is completed according to MBKU standards and specificationsMay act as a project coordinator for projects including large scale repair and new facility construction projectsMonitor and replace light bulbs as needed; as well as perform any other light/minor electrical repairsPerform minor plumbing repairs as necessaryCoordinate and assist with departmental and employee movesMonitor grounds maintenance and request additional services as necessaryHang pictures, shelving, signs, and other items as neededDismantle and install furniture; make adjustments to desks, chairs, shelves, lockers, and file cabinets as neededMove and relocate furniture as requiredTransport goods and/or equipment as assignedInspect and clean roofs of debris and report potential issues; coordinate roofers for repairs as necessaryPerform minor locking systems repairs on doors, file cabinets, lockers, and other fixtures as necessaryMonitor and report HVAC issues as appropriateAct as primary laborer for events set-ups and tear downs, including load/deliver chairs and tables where neededMonitor inventory levels of supplies, parts, and equipment, and replenish as necessaryCheck and repair/report vehicle maintenance issues and arrange for repairs as necessaryRespond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provide accurate information, and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely mannerClean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas as neededOperate variety of machinery/equipment, i.e. hand/power tools, blowers, mowers, saws, buffers, etc.Check fire alarm systems and coordinate repairs as necessaryRespond to fire, security, water, building and other facilities emergencies in a calm, collected mannerAdditional work as required or requested by the Supervisor or Associate DirectorQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge of:Method and principles of general building maintenancePrinciples of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and HVAC systemsPrinciples and practices of contract administrationPrinciples of project management and coordinationSkills/Abilities to:Utilize MS Office for daily/routine work (must know Word, Excel, and Outlook at minimum)Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and speaking using English; including spelling, grammar/punctuation usage. Candidate must be able to understand and follow written and oral directions in English; Spanish is a plusUse basic math skillsSchedule preventative maintenance servicesOperate a variety of hand and power tools/equipment in a safe and effective mannerWork with other departments to ensure job duties are carried out in a safe and timely mannerRead and interpret blue prints and plansMonitor and evaluate the work of contractorsEstablish and maintain professional working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general publicWork in a team environment with good interpersonal skills as well as technical skillsPrioritize work and work requests to maximize job efficiency and flowWork under pressure of deadlines in a fast paced environmentOperate a motor vehicle and be in possession of a valid driver's license within a good driving record that meets the requirements under the University policy on Driving Company Vehicles is required.Work overtime, including nights and weekends, and willingness to be accessible during off hours in case of an emergencyEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GEDAt least two years related job experience in a maintenance or facilities environmentSEE YOURSELF HERELocated on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies, College of Pharmacy and the Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc) . MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONMarshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE LEADERSAt Marshall B. Ketchum University, we have led the way in interprofessional healthcare, building on a century of experience as an optometry school. In 2012, the first Physician Assistant program in Orange County was added, followed by the College of Pharmacy program in 2014. Most recently in 2024, we expanded our offerings with the addition of the fully-online Doctor of Medical Science(DMSc) program. Side-by-side in group discussions, community service, and clinical experience, our OD, PA, PharmD and DMSc students learn what it means to deliver patient-centered health care as a collaborative team of professionals.BENEFITSMBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTMBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).