Faculty Maintenance Assistant

Caltech is a world‑renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

This full‑time term position will report to the Faculty Housing Office and will assist with providing day‑to‑day maintenance and unit turnover services to Faculty Housing, including, but not limited to apartments, condominiums, and single‑family homes. The role requires professional customer service to internal and external customers and the ability to resolve routine problems in a thorough and timely manner with a team of maintenance workers.

• Assist Operations Specialists with turnover and housekeeping services of recently vacated apartments, condos and single‑family homes, including but not limited to maintenance, light cleaning and custodial duties, outfitting approximately 90 furnished units with basic housewares, removing linens and bedsheets, making beds, conducting pre and post move‑out inspections, and documenting and reporting damages.
• Provide a high level of customer service to tenants and assist with daily questions.
• Collaborate with various shops in the Facilities Department to achieve skilled trades work and meet turnover and check‑in timelines.
• Assist with maintenance services in conjunction with rehabilitation, renovation, preventive maintenance, and respond to service/repair calls.
• Respond immediately to emergency maintenance requests in buildings or other areas as requested.
• Assist Operations Specialists with movement of furniture, appliances, painting, carpentry, plumbing, installation of fixtures and smoke detectors, stockroom cleanliness and inventory tracking, unit inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the date of hire a valid California Driver’s License, and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to perform basic tasks on iOS devices.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and proactive.
• Requires good problem‑solving skills.
• Awareness and sensitivity to special interest groups, faculty, and staff.
• Must have patience and be able to deal with people under stressful circumstances.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to work after hours as needed.
• Must comprehend simple instructions and ask questions to clarify when needed.
• Must understand basic math and measurements.
• Ability to resolve routine problems in a thorough and timely manner either with a team of maintenance workers or unsupervised.
• Must have skills in handiwork and be comfortable using power tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to use ladders, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.

• Resume.

$21.00 – $24.00 Per Hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation; health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans; generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.); tuition reimbursement; and more. Non‑benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status,…