The Maintenance Worker provides maintenance repair of structures and mechanical equipment, and performs general custodial tasks under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager. This position reports to 'both' campuses, although the staff will continue to have a 'regular' campus they report to weekly.
Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles).
Start Date: Immediately
Applications Deadline: Open until filled
Position Hourly Rate: $22.20
Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Facilities Maintenance Manager, as needed.
- Assist with the maintenance and general repairs of building and set-ups for both the Facilities Management Department.
- Keep supervisor informed regarding the status of work orders.
- Watch for, and immediately advise supervisor of, potentially dangerous situations, and check with supervisor before attempting any repairs (in both minor and potentially dangerous situations).
- Assist with the moving of furniture and equipment, as required.
- Learn and utilize approved methods of operating, adjusting, maintaining and repairing department equipment.
- Provide assistance with custodial duties, as assigned.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain the pool's chemical composition.
- Dispose of trash on a daily basis.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Occasionally responding after work hours for emergency matters, including weekends.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Some working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, housekeeping, heating and glazing.
- General knowledge of tools and equipment related to the department's functioning.
Abilities and Skills:
- Make ordinary repairs related to plumbing, electrical and other problems.
- Effectively organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to easily learn more types of simple and complex repairs as well as to use equipment.
- Ability to accurately understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Recognize potentially dangerous situations and effectively communicate them to the supervisor.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, accurate and a proactive problem solver.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Strong general maintenance, customer service, oral communication, interpersonal skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desired.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some maintenance-related courses at a trade school.
- Valid California driver's license desired.
Experience:
- One year experience in a handyman position within an apartment complex or manufacturing company.
- Some experience in a building trade.
- Demonstrated records of good driving desired.
Additional Information:
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
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