The University of Southern California’s Iovine and Young Academy is seeking a Facilities Technician to assist the Facilities Manager with the maintenance, allocation and utilization of space and equipment across all school facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience with spaces that house advanced or specialized classroom and maker space technologies and equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, etc., and experience with new construction, build-outs, and renovations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Principal duties will include:

• Provide general maintenance and repairs for facilities and equipment (e.g., air conditioners, heaters, appliances, furniture, pumps, copiers, cabinets, sinks, etc.) which may include electrical, carpentry, flooring, painting, plumbing and locksmith services, and assisting in day to day management of facilities.
• Coordinates installation, removal, repairs, upgrades and on-going preventive maintenance; resolves problems and follows through on work order requests. Oversees routine maintenance inspections of facilities for deficiencies, health and safety hazards, and/or code violations; maintains on-site storage areas; implements security related procedures.
• Maintains logs of facilities and equipment maintenance, upgrades, repairs and/or requests.
• Provides technical management services for equipment repairs and access; maintains equipment inventory, and badge access and privileges. 
• Oversees maintenance staff and student-workers as assigned; ensures assignments are completed properly and within established timeframe.
• Oversees facilities services and supervises unit in the absence of facilities manager; contributes to long-range planning; assists with developing facilities projects as it relates to:
  • Facilities supplies
  • Kitchen/Office supplies
  • Various facilities contracts
  • Compilation of data for cost and status reports for projects assigned
    
• Maintains facilities’ main security accesses, including ordering and maintaining keys, and coordinating locksmith services.
• Completes event setups and assists with event management, including unlocking meeting rooms, inspecting all equipment for proper functioning before setting up in a meeting room, maintaining orderly appearance in all storage areas; conducting regular inventory of setup equipment; maintaining the appearance/cleanliness of public spaces, classrooms and meeting rooms; assisting with resetting spaces after events/meetings.
• Serves as department floater, providing backup support to other department personnel; may include courier service, receptionist and stocking duties.
• Processes and delivers incoming and outgoing inter-office and U.S. First Class mail; sorts incoming mail for distribution and dispatches outgoing mail.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Efficient planner who understands the importance of each process and prioritizing it according to the degree of importance.
• Excellent communicator who is capable of maintaining a clear flow of information across the organization and its stakeholders.
• High levels of physical and mental vigor.
• Self-motivated individual who can also encourage other staff to achieve assigned goals.
• Resilient individual who can deliver excellent performance under high work demands.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Specialized/Technical Training

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume and cover letter

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after one year of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy

The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation is the 20th professional school established at the University of Southern California. Founded as an educational startup, the Academy is not just a home for disruptors but a disruptor itself. Focusing at the intersection of the arts, design, technology, and business, Academy programs prepare students to take on the complexities of a 21st-century marketplace, and to tackle society’s most intractable problems. Academy graduates possess significant abilities as leaders, creatives, and cross-disciplinary team members that focus on high-level problem solving in areas as diverse as communication, product development, human-centered design, e-commerce, health and well-being, social change, and the future of the arts, media and entertainment ecosystems. As creators who are well prepared for an ever-changing global landscape, Academy students and graduates are sought after for highly competitive internships, fellowships and full-time positions at a roster of prestigious organizations that includes many of the world’s largest and most significant companies.

The University of Southern California, founded in 1880, is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. Ranked 17th among U.S. colleges and universities by the Wall Street Journal, USC is one of the world's leading private research universities and a global center for the arts, technology, medicine, and international trade. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make USC the great institution that it is today.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise: Experience in general maintenance and repair for carpentry, electrical, plumbing, locksmith, painting, mechanics and engineering (e.g., air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems) trades. Knowledge of telecommunications software and hardware.