Routine Maintenance

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain university buildings and residence halls. You will perform routine and specialized tasks, from HVAC and lighting to plumbing and carpentry, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires reading English instructions, using CMMS for job tracking, and coordinating with suppliers. A high school diploma and two years in building trades are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of skilled experience in the building trades preferred.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and skilled repair and maintenance of University buildings and residence halls, including HVAC filters, lighting, plumbing, drywall, painting, locks and doors, and roof repairs.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Service buildings for staff, students, faculty and visitors.
• Assist other skilled trades in major repair/remodel projects.
• Source parts and materials and coordinate with vendors under supervisor guidance.
• Maintain records of work status in the CMMS.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.
• Drive university vehicle to locations as required.

Skills

Operate tools

Read English instructions

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University is home to more than 3,059 undergraduate and 1,324 graduate students who come from more than 49 countries and represent a wide variety of faiths. Our dedicated, accomplished faculty works with small classes of students who are open-minded-about ideas, about people, and about faith and are seeking to grow as individuals. Both in the classroom and outside of it, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose, and follow that purpose to transform their community and the world.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Trade’s Manager, the position performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of University buildings and residence halls.

Representative Duties

• Perform routine and skilled work, repair, diagnoses and maintenance of University buildings and residence halls, including but not limited to: changing HVAC filters, repair and replace lighting fixtures, repair plumbing, drywall repair, paint, repair locks and doors and roof repairs.
• Perform safety checks and makes necessary corrections.
• Services buildings for use by the University staff, student’s faculty and visitors.
• Performs and assists other skilled trades in major repair/remodeling of University buildings and building systems.
• Estimates, orders and purchases parts and materials needed to make repairs from vendors. Contacts service vendors to arrange services for campus needs. Works with supervisors to insure that all purchases are done according University guidelines.
• Maintains records and accurately reports work status performed on equipment and buildings so work is tracked and managed by supervisors through the computer maintenance management system ( CMMS ).
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools.
• Serves on rotating On-Call schedule to cover after hours emergencies.
• Drives a vehicle to perform service work.
• Adheres to safety requirements and regulations.
• Assists in other skilled maintenance duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance
• Record-keeping techniques
• Technical aspects of general building maintenance and construction
• Shop math applicable to general building maintenance and construction
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Basic computer systems

Ability To

• Operate tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings
• Understand and follow oral and written directions in English
• Maintain simple records
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Read and use architectural drawings of building structural, mechanical and electrical systems
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Diagnose building structural, mechanical and electrical defects.
• Operate University vehicles and equipment.
• Use computer.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of skilled experience in the building trades.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Physical Abilities

• Bending at the waist
• Pushing, pulling, carrying moderately heavy objects
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment
• Ability to operate a vehicle to conduct work
• Lift and carry heavy objects of up to 50lbs
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Reach above the shoulder, overhead and horizontally
• See to perform and observe repairs
• Hear and speak to exchange information
• Shop, classrooms and professional environment
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work, indoor and outdoor environment
• Subject to working in extreme weather conditions

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $23 to $25

Posting Number

Posting Number Staff005592022

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/23/2026

Open Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/03/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Human Resources
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd. #1100
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer