California Western School (CWSL) of Law is seeking a reliable, service-oriented, and skilled Maintenance Team Member I or II (Team Member) to help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment. Reporting to the Facilities Department, this position performs a wide range of routine and semi-skilled maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, and equipment repairs. The Team Member works independently to complete maintenance work orders, support campus moves and relocations, assist with event setups and breakdowns, and perform day porter responsibilities throughout the campus. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to providing outstanding support to the CWSL community. One position is available, candidates may be considered for one of two levels listed below.
Primary Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
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Maintenance Team Member I: Maintenance Team member I is an entry level role for someone with 1-2 years’ experience. The individual in this role will have little to no experience and will learn on the job.
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Routine Maintenance
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Perform moves, deliveries, installs, or changes to offices and events.
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Assist with event set-up and breakdown/clean up.
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Perform preventive maintenance checks and interior/exterior building inspections as assigned.
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Identify and report maintenance deficiencies on a routine basis.
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Carry or haul various loads from one location to another.
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Assist with recurring tasks, including checking fire extinguishers, checking parking garage lights, etc.
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Perform routine tasks according to pre-determined or incident-driven schedules, as directed including, without limitation: General labor, painting, minor plumbing, changing lightbulbs, hanging pictures, minor electrical, HVAC, and hardware repairs, maintenance, upgrades, inspections, and troubleshooting. Day porter duties as necessary.
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Safety
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Perform all duties in a safe manner, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, working safely alone and around others, and in accordance with the school’s Injury and Illness Prevention program.
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Participate in and successfully complete all safety training, including CPR, hazardous materials, etc.
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Operate ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts consistent with safety training.
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Maintenance Team Member II (in addition to the items above): The maintenance Team Member II will have 2-4 years of related experience.
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Routine Maintenance
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Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of building systems including electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC, including electrical change-out of fixtures, plugs, and switches. Plumbing installation of faucets, urinals, and toilets. Snaking drain lines and unclogging plumbing and fixtures. Minor carpentry tasks.
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Apply basic skills in two or more of the following trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, etc. to ensure quality maintained facilities.
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Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas, maintenance shop, etc.
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Maintain and update all assigned service requests until assignment is completed and closed..
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Safety
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Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety.
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Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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A range of 1-4 years of related work experience in multifaceted maintenance position required (exact range depends on position level as mentioned above).
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Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, drywall, and painting preferred.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
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Ability to use basic hand tools, and electrical tools. This will include the proper procedure for the use of tools and the knowledge of appropriate safety measures.
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Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
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May be called in, on occasion, for after-hours emergencies. Each maintenance staff person shares on-call duty for one or more weekend(s) per month and therefore must have access to a working telephone.
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Must obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance acknowledging the vehicle is used for employee’s work purposes. Must have access to a reliable vehicle and maintain a clean driving record. Must maintain credit rating in good standing as defined by CWSL’s policies.
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Must possess basic mechanical aptitude, and the knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to proficiently perform assigned diversified maintenance tasks.
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Must have the ability to follow direction and instruction, read and understand specifications, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and requests.
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Must operate equipment and materials in a manner consistent with safety training and in an efficient, safe and effective manner.
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Read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations, and perform routine maintenance tasks independently.
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Must be able to carry, push, and pull, up to
Computer Skills:
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Must possess intermediate level of computer skills using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Basic knowledge of internet-based work order ticketing system a plus.
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Must be familiar with Internet search engines and email properties.
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Aptitude for learning new technology will be beneficial.
Compensation:
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Maintenance Team Member I: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
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Maintenance Team Member II: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Factors in determining the appropriate job title level (Maintenance Team Member I or II) and compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the law school reasonably expects to pay for the position levels I - II. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the law school anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity and budget.
The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees, including, but not limited to:
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Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
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403 (b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
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Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
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Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
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Flexible Spending Plan.
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Reduced Summer Work Schedule (paid).
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Paid Winter Break (week of x-mas through new year)
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Additional 10+ Paid Holidays
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Accrued Paid Time Off
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Wellness Programs
Perks:
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Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
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Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
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Employee engagement events held both virtually and on-campus.
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On-Campus Convenience Store.
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Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
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Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.
APPLY NOW
Complete an application through the CWSL Career Center website at https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=35y2n&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US or visit our website at CWSL.edu and search Current Job Openings.
Resume required.
About us:
Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. CWSL has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The law school is also home to numerous outstanding programs, including the California Innocence Project, Community Law Project, and New Media Rights Program. The faculty are dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community. Detailed information is available at https://www.cwsl.edu/
California Western School of Law is committed to using the law to prevent and solve human and societal problems. In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part.
The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. The law school provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.
