Facilities Lead Mechanic

Art Center College of Design is searching for an experienced Facilities Lead Mechanic to join our team.
The salary range for this position: $45.00 - 58.00 per hour

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The official salary range for this position is the range posted on the Art Center College of Design Careers website. Art Center is not responsible for inaccurate or unauthorized salary information published by third-party job boards. Hourly positions are based on a 35 hour work week.

Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to therole, and internal equity.

Foundedin 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, Art Center College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. Art Center is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College.

This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to maintain the building systems such as heating, air and ventilation (HVAC), lighting and electrical, plumbing, and landscaping, along with providing setup and manpower support for various departments and assist with the delivery of materials, equipment and supplies. The Facilities Lead Mechanic schedules and assigns work to mechanics. This position manages small projects and oversees vendor management.

This is a full-time on-site position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm, subject to change with department needs. This position is to be performed on-site as a condition of employment and could include weekends or evenings. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50 pounds, or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;

and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Provide complete and timely service on assigned tasks and work orders, which are received verbally, written or via electronic devices
• Perform building related repairs including plumbing, maintenance and upkeep of general appearance of the campus interior and grounds
• Wall restoration and painting
• Troubleshoot and resolve various HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life and safety equipment issues
• Operate forklift, grounds vehicles, power tools, hand tools and related landscaping equipment

• Provide leadership and guidance to mechanics and make decisions involving initiative
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements
• Prioritize incoming work orders and assign work to mechanics; sets prioritize and timelines
• Review and close out work orders
• Manage PM program
• Manage small projects assigned by the Director of Facilities or Facilities Manager
• Manage multiple third-party vendors to ensure contract compliance

• Provide assistance with delivery of materials, equipment,…