Routine Maintenance

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

Job summary

California Lutheran University is seeking a routine maintenance technician to perform skilled work on university buildings and residence halls. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, lighting, plumbing, drywall, doors, and roof systems while keeping accurate records in the CMMS.

A valid California driver’s license and prior building trades experience are required. The role includes on-site work in Thousand Oaks, with responsibilities that span safety checks, on-call coverage, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of skilled experience in the building trades preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and skilled maintenance of University buildings and residence halls.
• Diagnose and repair building systems including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, drywall, and doors.
• Maintain records of work performed and report status in CMMS.

Skills

Repair skills

Safety awareness

Team cooperation

Record-keeping

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

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.
• Performs 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.

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

11/03/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.