Information & Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Maintenance, this position performs a wide variety of general and preventive maintenance and repair work both inside and outside of the building. The Building Maintenance Generalist is responsible for independently performing a broad range of facilities and systems maintenance functions and providing assistance to other crafts workers on complex assignments. This is a day shift position working from 8:00am through 4:30pm.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Independently fulfill and comply with a set work order system and respond immediately to assist others upon request.
- Report daily to the Director, Facilities Maintenance on the status of all assigned work.
- Maintain clean and organized work space standards to satisfaction of management.
- Follow safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
- Committed to safety & organizational goals.
- Assist crafts with installation, repair and preventative maintenance assignments.
- Discuss and determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations with the Director, Facilities Maintenance.
- Make recommendations for repairs or replacement of equipment with the Director, Facilities Maintenance.
- Climb stairs and ladders, work on scaffolding and work at height and in confined spaces, when necessary.
- Available for call-in emergencies and accept any assignment within Facilities as needed. Some weekend work required to accommodate special event or project needs.
Qualifications
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
- Ability to understand and follow schematic drawings, charts and technical instructions.
- Ability to operate forklift, man lift and powered pallet jack.
- Ability to climb ladders: work on scaffolding. Able to work at various heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to move heavy items and to push carts either manually or using special equipment.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Willing and able to be test fit for respirator apparatus.
- Upon offer of employment, must submit to a background check and take a pass a physical examination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe applications.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years’ maintenance trade experience in commercial environments.
- Good working knowledge of the Uniform Building Codes and OSHA safety regulations.
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, power equipment, and materials common to maintenance.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective safety operations.
- Must have a valid California driver license. Employment is subject to driving record meeting the standards of the CalArts insurance carrier.
How to Apply
This position is available immediately. If you are interested, please follow the link to Interfolio below:
Building Maintenance Generalist - ID:110053
Salary
$19.95 - $27.93 an hour
Equity & Diversity
California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Further Information
CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.