Maintenance Team Member II

California Western School of Law; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus parking

Wellness Programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

On-Campus Convenience Store

Job summary

California Western School of Law is seeking a reliable Maintenance Team Member I or II to keep the campus safe, functional and welcoming. The role involves independent task completion, moves, events, and day porter duties across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, with on-the-job learning for entry level and more responsibility for II.

Two levels are available with $18.00–$23.00 per hour compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of related maintenance experience preferred depending on level.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance tasks across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds care.
• Assist with moves, event setups and breakdowns, and day porter duties.
• Complete service requests, maintain safety practices, and participate in required safety trainings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

California Western School (CWSL) of Law is seeking a reliable, service-oriented, and skilled Maintenance Team Member I or II (Team Member) to help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment. Reporting to the Facilities Department, this position performs a wide range of routine and semi‑skilled maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, and equipment repairs. The Team Member works independently to complete maintenance work orders, support campus moves and relocations, assist with event setups and breakdowns, and perform day porter responsibilities throughout the campus. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on professional who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to providing outstanding support to the CWSL community. One position is available, candidates may be considered for one of two levels listed below.

Maintenance Team Member I Responsibilities

• Maintenance Team member I is an entry level role for someone with 1–2 years’ experience. The individual in this role will have little to no experience and will learn on the job.
• Routine maintenance: Perform moves, deliveries, installs, or changes to offices and events.
• Assist with event set‑up and breakdown/clean up.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and interior/exterior building inspections as assigned.
• Identify and report maintenance deficiencies on a routine basis.
• Carry or haul various loads from one location to another.
• Assist with recurring tasks, including checking fire extinguishers, checking parking garage lights, etc.
• Perform routine tasks according to pre‑determined or incident‑driven schedules, as directed, including: general labor, painting, minor plumbing, changing lightbulbs, hanging pictures, minor electrical, HVAC, and hardware repairs, maintenance, upgrades, inspections, and troubleshooting. Day porter duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, working safely alone and around others, and in accordance with the school’s Injury and Illness Prevention program.
• Participate in and successfully complete all safety training, including CPR, hazardous materials, etc.
• Operate ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts consistent with safety training.

Maintenance Team Member II Responsibilities

• Maintenance Team Member II (in addition to the items above) will have 2–4 years of related experience.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of building systems including electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC, including electrical change‑out of fixtures, plugs, and switches; plumbing installation of faucets, urinals, and toilets; snaking drain lines and unclogging plumbing and fixtures; minor carpentry tasks.
• Apply basic skills in two or more of the following trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, etc. to ensure quality maintained facilities.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas, maintenance shop, etc.
• Maintain and update all assigned service requests until assignment is completed and closed.
• Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health and safety.
• Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: lockout tag‑out, confined space entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and working from elevated surfaces.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A range of 1–4 years of related work experience in a multifaceted maintenance position required (exact range depends on position level as mentioned above).
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, drywall, and painting preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and electrical tools. This will include the proper procedure for the use of tools and the knowledge of appropriate safety measures.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• May be called in, on occasion, for after‑hours emergencies. Each maintenance staff person shares on‑call duty for one or more weekend(s) per month and therefore must have access to a working telephone.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance acknowledging the vehicle is used for employee’s work purposes. Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a clean driving record. Must maintain credit rating in good standing as defined by CWSL’s policies.
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude, and the knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to proficiently perform assigned diversified maintenance tasks.
• Must have the ability to follow direction and instruction, read and understand specifications, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and requests.
• Must operate equipment and materials in a manner consistent with safety training and in an efficient, safe and effective manner.
• Read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations, and perform routine maintenance tasks independently.
• Must be able to carry, push, and pull, up to

Computer Skills

• Must possess intermediate level of computer skills using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of internet‑based work order ticketing system a plus.
• Must be familiar with Internet search engines and email properties.
• Aptitude for learning new technology will be beneficial.

Compensation

• Maintenance Team Member I: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
• Maintenance Team Member II: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
• 403(b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) fully and immediately vested.
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Reduced Summer Work Schedule (paid).
• Paid Winter Break (week of Christmas through New Year).
• Additional 10+ Paid Holidays.
• Accrued Paid Time Off.
• Wellness Programs.

Perks

• Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after‑hour activities.
• Free on‑campus parking facilities provided.
• Employee engagement events held both virtually and on‑campus.
• On‑Campus Convenience Store.
• Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
• Use of on‑campus Law Library facilities.

The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. The law school provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.