Maintenance Technician

Descanso Gardens Foundation•La Cañada Flintridge, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Garden Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician performs a diverse variety of tasks related to building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance. This role requires skill in general electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and minor structural repairs. Carpentry, painting, and surface repair skills are also required. The Maintenance Technician needs a working knowledge of basic vehicle repair and maintenance for the company's fleet, which includes trucks, electric and gas carts, diesel tractors and skid steers, hydraulic lifts, and a children's amusement train. This is a full-time non-exempt position. The employee may be scheduled to work evening and/or weekend hours, depending on the organization's needs.

Requirements

Two years of experience and strong knowledge in either general building maintenance or in one or more of the standard building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, vehicle repair, and painting.
Ability to assess situations quickly, make decisions, and exercise good judgment in routine or emergency situations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required, including speaking clearly to diverse audiences, reading and writing standard and technical communications, documents, and manuals.
Valid Class C California Driver's License.
Various physical abilities as described in the physical demands section.

Responsibilities

Maintains and performs routine inspections under the supervision of the Garden Maintenance Manager of DG's vehicles and trains by using maintenance logs and a work order system, including regular scheduled maintenance, tire repairs, vehicle lighting repairs, battery replacement, and scheduled cleaning.
Performs general electrical repairs and maintenance, including replacement of broken or defective light switches, sockets, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, and fluorescent tubes, per established schedule and work order process.
Performs HVAC repairs and maintenance, including replacing or adjusting drive belts; maintains and adjusts motors, pumps, and compressors; and lubricates and checks heating, cooling, or ventilating systems for proper operations.
Repairs and paints interior and exterior surfaces.
Assists team with maintenance related to the MBR, Descanso's in-house water treatment plant.
Responds effectively and efficiently when summoned to the maintenance needs of staff and visitors, including occasional emergency response.
Performs regular inspections of Descanso Gardens train, fleet, and interior and exterior lighting, electrical, and HVAC as assigned.
Assists with safety inspections as outlined in the Descanso Gardens IIPP safety plan.
Works in a safe manner, using personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA and Descanso's IIPP.
Participates in safety training meetings.
Keeps work areas, tools, and equipment in good/clean working condition for optimum performance and to prevent injury.
Adheres to the Code of Safe Practices when performing various job duties, which also includes the safety of staff, visitors, and volunteers, and communicates any hazard concerns as needed.
Operates vehicles and/or motorized equipment to perform maintenance tasks at worksite and/or remote offsite locations in accordance with the Cal-OSHA safety requirements and/or rules and regulations of the State.
Uses the inventory and purchase order system to request supplies and equipment.
Replaces glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Completes basic carpentry projects and assists in construction projects.
Participates in group meetings to discuss projects and expectations.
Provides excellent customer service experience while working in public areas and interacting with garden visitors.
Other duties as assigned.