Under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance Services and Supervisor of Maintenance Services for the Department of Facilities Services (DFS), and in collaboration with your colleagues, provide maintenance services to support University operations, including painting, carpentry, roofing, masonry, cabinetry, drywall, windows and coverings, and flooring. Complete repairs and renovation work utilizing plans, specifications, and verbal instructions. Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to initiate and deliver professional, quality results in a timely manner.

Duties

• Perform finish and rough carpentry, hang suspending ceilings, hang doors, adjust door hardware, set windows, install door casings, install panic bars, craft and install trims, hand drywall, repair roofs, gutters and downspouts, repair masonry and concrete, replace screens, repair and replace flooring, paint and plaster, hang whiteboards and wall hangings, replace signage, repair sign posts, repair handrails, repair restroom partitions, repair and replace window treatments, and other general handyman maintenance not listed here.
• Respond to work order requests and supervisors' directions to perform troubleshooting, installation, repairs, replacements, and maintenance tasks. Periodically work from team-erected scaffolding, ladders, or lifts in high and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work independently through an assignment. Exercise independent judgment to determine labor and material needs for assigned tasks. Lend assistance and technical direction to Carpenter/Painter 1.
• Research, prepare, and present information as requested. Demonstrate ability to schedule and organize assigned work and provide status updates. Consistent and accurate documentation of all work through the work management system.
• Identify and address issues in need of attention and generate work orders accordingly. Perform all work in compliance with plans, specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, best practices, and Pepperdine standards.
• Perform regular administrative tasks such as maintaining files, processing paperwork, entering data, and monitoring systems. Maintain required trade-specific training and certifications and obtain further training as needed. Coordinate with vendors and contractors as required. Assist other trades and complete tasks associated with special events.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external project participants to ensure that all parties are well informed, and that work proceeds on schedule with minimal impact to University operations.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Proof of legal U.S. working status.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Four years of applicable experience in facilities maintenance and/or commercial construction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in two or more trades, such as masonry, concrete/asphalt, painting, carpentry, plaster/drywall, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to successfully resolve issues.
• Strong English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently project a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Willingness and ability to periodically work overtime hours, respond to emergency calls after hours/weekends, and work rotating weekend shifts, providing general maintenance duties for the campus.
• Basic computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Experience with computerized maintenance management software such as TMA.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.