Maintenance Technician II

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitzer College in Claremont, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform skilled preventive and general maintenance on facilities and building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related equipment.

The role requires extensive trade experience, knowledge of safety practices, and the ability to read blueprints. On-call rotation and after-hours availability may be needed. Union contract rate of pay is $32.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Six or more years of trade experience and/or full-time related experience in building and utilities maintenance, including demonstrated experience in plumbing systems and repairs.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, test, install, repair and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems, including domestic water systems, and commercial food service appliances.
• Perform plumbing inspections, maintenance and repair work on all fixtures, pipes, water pumps, water pump seals and pathways.
• Perform a wide range of facilities renovations, maintenance and repair work.
• Estimate costs of materials and labor, procure cost estimates from vendors and contractors, and ensure work and projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing systems

Reading blueprints

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6+ years in building/utilities maintenance

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Job Details

Location: Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title: Maintenance Technician II

Department: Facilities Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor

Last Updated: 2/19/2026

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Inquiries Regarding Application Status Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of submitted applications. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted using the email and/or phone information provided in the online application. For information regarding our general staff recruitment process, visit our FAQs web page to see answers for frequently asked questions, including what to expect, timelines, requests for special accommodation, and interviews.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and building systems, including on plumbing systems, electrical, mechanical equipment. This is a bargaining unit position. Union dues are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate, test, install, repair and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems, including domestic water systems, and commercial food service appliances.
• Perform plumbing inspections, maintenance and repair work on all fixtures, pipes, water pumps, water pump seals and pathways.
• Perform a wide range of facilities renovations, maintenance and repair work.
• Estimate costs of materials and labor, procure cost estimates from vendors and contractors, and ensure work and projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repair work, including working on a variety of HVAC equipment 120v 208/230v 480v 3-phase and low voltage control systems, and motor controls.
• Make electrical repairs on emergency lights, fluorescent and LED fixtures (120 and 270volts), exhaust fans, wall lights and power outlets both interior and exterior.
• Ensure the timely submission and processing of maintenance work requests and the orderly flow and completion of maintenance work orders assigned.
• Recognize priority for requisitioning parts, materials, equipment, tools and supplies, and ensure procurement in a timely manner.
• Report and provide solutions for solving all problems which require specialty shops to supervisors.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure effective and efficient operations, work productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Available to be called in for after-hours work.
• Must carry a two-way radio or cell phone during the performance of duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation.
• Five plus years of knowledge of computer-controlled HVAC and EMS, as well as electrical and plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices needed to inspect, test, adjust, repair, and clean mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally, with faculty, staff, students, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications, make rough sketches.
• High level of independent judgment and discretion in performing duties.
• Excellent customer services skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships within a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; OR any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Six or more years of trade experience and/or full-time related experience in building and utilities maintenance, including demonstrated experience in plumbing systems and repairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Prefer experience in an educational facility. May be required to take a basic hands-on test to demonstrate skills.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurer. Contractor's licenses or trade school certificates or other related certificates, or willingness to obtain certificates during employment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TIME TYPE

Full-time

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time, staff position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. Must be available to be contacted by telephone during non-working hours and respond to urgent and emergency calls as needed. Must participate in the Campus Facilities on-call rotation with other department managers. May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

WORK MODEL

On-Campus

CURRENCY

Union contract rate of pay $32.50 per hour

BENEFITS

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a physically active position.
• Must be able to do strenuous manual labor in various indoor and outdoor climates.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, and climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and 10 feet unassisted.
• Must have the ability and dexterity to use hand and power tools, and other equipment required for position.
• Must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to waist-level unassisted.

CLASSIFICATIONS

No AB1825 No CSA Reporter No FERPA No Mandatory Reporter

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON

Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and affirmative action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status.

SAFETY REPORT

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; [phone].

REPORTING DEFINITIONS

Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.

Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.

Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

PITZER COLLEGE

Pitzer College — a private, undergraduate, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences — is consistently ranked among the best such colleges in the country. Located in Claremont, California, a city about 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Pitzer is a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium and benefits from the shared resources of seven institutions.