Facilities Technician

Job Title

Facilities Technician

Claremont, CA

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

• Set up, clean up, and pick up for scheduled events. Participate in cleaning fields for games and weekend events.
• Attend events set-up meetings as assigned.
• Respond to work orders promptly and coordinate with vendors for joint work orders.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive measures on campus and perform minor repairs including plumbing, small leaks, and shutting off valves.
• Provide an after‑hours presence on campus and report illegal or disruptive activity to Campus Safety.
• Respond to emergencies, evaluate incidents and issues, and enforce campus policies when necessary.
• Review and adjust sprinkler coverage throughout watering cycles.
• Perform housekeeping duties: clean bathrooms or dorm rooms, clean spills and glass, spray for ants, and other housekeeping tasks inside and outside buildings.
• Remove and dispose of trash from exterior trash cans.
• Evaluate and reset circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot basic HVAC complaints and address requests.
• Clean debris from tree lighting and review for proper function.
• Clean and wipe trash receptacles, glass rails, campus signage, and pipe handrails.
• Keep records of night‑shift incidents.
• Assist with access to various doors on campus for students and vendors.
• Solicit input from administrators in major buildings and departments to identify issues or concerns.
• Operate powered blowers, lawn mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and other powered equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire codes, and campus safety standards.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum three years of grounds keeping or maintenance experience with increasing responsibility.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license and forklift trained and certified.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to the waist without assistance; climb ladders up to 6 feet unassisted; work on feet for prolonged periods; pass a functional capacity test.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures; cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to walk or drive safely around campus during night time and in low light.
  • Operate campus vehicles safely and meet insurance requirements.
  • Communicate and provide direction clearly and professionally.
  • Work independently and cooperatively with others.
  • Wear uniform and safety equipment as required.
  • Work in a diverse student population environment.
  • Work in areas exposed to different odors and spills.
  • Change light bulbs in various fixtures (training provided).
  • Basic plumbing knowledge.
  • Operate powered equipment such as blowers, mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers.
  • Take and follow directions; receive constructive feedback.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor.
  • Multitask effectively.
  • Understand and follow basic instructions in English.
  • Know College policies and enforce them.

The regular hours for this position are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday through Tuesday. Hours may vary due to college needs and may include earlier start times, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Pay range: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour.

Health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings…