Job Posting Location:Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:Technician I - Plumber I
Job Description:Pomona College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or request a Pomona College-approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment. The hourly rate for this role is between 25% and 50% with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician I maintains and performs work orders requested by Pomona College faculty, staff, and students for 62 buildings.
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician I performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Perform some skilled tasks independently or as part of a regular maintenance crew.
- Maintain and repair buildings and related facilities and equipment using tools of the trade.
- Repair plumbing issues (e.g. clogged toilets, leaky faucets, and snake drains).
- Repair walls, doors, and windows utilizing carpentry skills.
- Perform special requests and setups (e.g. moves, hanging shelving or pictures, installing risers or sunshade for special events).
- Schedule work for repairs in a timely manner. Assist Maintenance Technician II in performing Plumbing and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Collect and install fire extinguishers for annual preventative maintenance in all buildings, working with an outside contractor.
- Prepare all dorms in the summer for Fall semester occupancy including repair and check of all, plumbing, toilets, snake shower drains, shower valves, lube restroom fixtures, caulk showers, and sinks.
- Work with Maintenance Technician II in repairing domestic water issues.
- Serve as a member of the College's Emergency Response Team for Search and Rescue. Serve as a member of College's Emergency Response Team for Search and Rescue, attending all required training including CERT.
- Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:1. Deploy professional skills in maintenance in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College's strategic interests.
- Able to operate two-way radio communication devices.
- Use hand tools daily.
- Able to climb ladders to service jobs in classrooms, buildings and offices.
- Able to drive motorized carts/vehicles around campus.
2. Demonstrated effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communication with excellent interpersonal communication and phone manners. Must handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, tact, and a keen eye for detail while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
3. Able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College in support of the College's strategic vision and the division's annual goals with a high standard of integrity and ethics.
4. Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Operate the College's vehicles safety for campus-related work and meet all insurance-related requirements
REQUIRED HOURS:
The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with a 30-minute meal break. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
HOURLY RATE: The hourly rate for this role is between $27.00 and $32.00 with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles.