Skilled Maintenance Technician: Electrical, HVAC & Fleet

Descanso Gardens; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Descanso Gardens is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance tasks at our La Cañada Flintridge site. The role requires electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and basic vehicle repair skills.

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Garden Maintenance Manager and may work evenings or weekends as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in either general building maintenance or one or more standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, vehicle repair, and painting.
• Ability to assess situations quickly, make decisions, and exercise good judgment in routine or emergency situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reading and writing technical materials.
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs routine inspections of DG’s vehicles and trains using logs and work orders.
• Performs electrical repairs and maintenance (switches, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, tubes).
• Performs HVAC repairs and maintenance (belts, motors, pumps, compressors, lubrication).
• Repairs and paints interior and exterior surfaces.
• Assists with maintenance at Descanso Gardens water treatment plant and responds to maintenance needs of staff and visitors.
• Inspects train fleet, lighting, electrical, and HVAC as assigned.
• Supports safety inspections per Descanso Gardens IIPP safety plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Vehicle repair

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Descanso Gardens is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance tasks at our La Cañada Flintridge site. The role requires electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and basic vehicle repair skills.

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Garden Maintenance Manager and may work evenings or weekends as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with 40 hours per week.