Full-Time Building Maintenance Assistant
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Building Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing weekend and specific weekday support and assisting with the general maintenance and repairs to all Copia buildings including all mechanical spaces and roof areas. The Building Maintenance Assistant works as part of the Facilities team to ensure a safe and fully functional work and educational environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes all work orders as assigned.
- Performs simple plumbing duties such as changing washers, unclogging drains, and tightening bolts.
- Cleans, maintains, and repairs fixtures, equipment, and appliances.
- Repairs simple door locks.
- Completes indoor and outdoor light bulb changes.
- Replaces damaged ceiling tile and floor tile.
- Assists in crating and uncrating materials and equipment.
- Cleans and maintains materials, tools, shop, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Assists in conducting scheduled preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- Assists building engineers by hauling, carrying, cleaning materials and equipment.
- Completes indoor and outdoor painting, including touch up painting.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the building maintenance field.
Licenses / Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Formal trade school education in mechanical or electrical systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Must be able to read work orders, instructions and follow direction and procedures.
- Work neatly and organized with all work assignments.
- Skillful with tools of minor plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical trades.
- Demonstrated reliability, ownership of job, prides in one’s work.
- Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong customer service skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work at both locations of the CIA California Campus (Greystone in St. Helena, CA and Copia in Napa, CA). Must possess own transportation to travel between locations during the workday as required.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule on weekends and report to various supervisors based upon the needs of the Institute.
- Must be able to work overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
- Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and climbing to heights above 20 feet as needed.
- Must be able to work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At The Culinary Institute of America, it is important to us that we support our employees with a substantial and meaningful package of benefits. We believe in supporting our employees with benefits to assist with work life balance.
Benefits are offered based on the position type and status. Benefits offered may include:
- Medical and prescription drug plan
- Dental plan, Vision plan
- Insurance: Life, Home, Auto, even Pet!
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Generous paid time off programs, including paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan 403(b) with company contribution
- Employee assistance program
- And more!
The CIA has implemented a policy requiring all employees, students and on-site contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants when legally required.
