Routine Maintenance

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

Job summary

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks seeks a Routine Maintenance staff member to perform skilled repair and maintenance of university buildings and residence halls. Duties include HVAC/filter changes, lighting, plumbing, drywall, painting, locks and doors, and occasional major remodel work.

You will conduct safety checks, log work in the CMMS, operate hand tools, and participate in rotating after-hours on-call shifts. A valid California driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of skilled experience in the building trades.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and building plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and skilled repair and maintenance of University buildings and residence halls.
• Changes HVAC filters, repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, plumbing, drywall, paint, locks and doors, and roof components.
• Maintains safety by performing checks and corrections; keeps records in CMMS.
• Estimates, orders, and purchases parts; coordinates with vendors to fulfill campus needs.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools; participates in on-call after-hours shifts.

Skills

Read architectural drawings

Operate tools safely

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Routine Maintenance

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)

FLSA: Non-exempt

FTE: 1

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

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.

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that administers an array of Title III, Title V, and TRIO programs including the McNair Scholars Program. We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people

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:

• Performs 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. E
• Performs safety checks and makes necessary corrections. E
• Services buildings for use by the University staff, student's faculty and visitors. E
• Performs and assists other skilled trades in major repair/remodeling of University buildings and building systems. E
• 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. E
• 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). E
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools. E
• Serves on rotating On-Call schedule to cover after hours emergencies. E
• Drives a vehicle to perform service work. E
• Adheres to safety requirements and regulations. E
• Assists in other skilled maintenance duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

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

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California driver's license

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.

Working Environment:

Shop, classrooms and professional environment; drive a vehicle to conduct work, indoor and outdoor environment; subject to working in extreme weather conditions.

Hiring Range

$23 to $25

Open Date: 10/20/2026

Close Date: 11/17/2026

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.