Career Center

The mission of USC Recreational Sports is to provide the university community with opportunities to pursue a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities. Recreational Sports aims to support our members through fitness and recreational programming, leadership development, training, and cross-unit collaboration. Recreational Sports includes the following programs and services: Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Fitness, Martial Arts, Outdoor Adventure Rentals, Youth Programs, Aquatics, Spirit Groups, Informal Recreation, Facility Memberships, and Special Events. Our staff works together to provide quality recreational activities, enhance the USC student experience, provide quality customer service, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to full-time and student employees. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will work to provide a safe atmosphere and assist with the execution of day-to-day repairs and maintenance of building and equipment in the Lyon Center (LRC), University Village Fitness Center, HSC Fitness Center, and related fields and facilities, which includes oversight of custodial, maintenance, security, safety, and general facility procedures.

Job Accountabilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of Lyon Center (LRC), University Village Fitness Center, Health Science Campus (HSC) Fitness Center and related fields and facilities.

• Establish best practices for repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment for early detection of deficiencies and safety hazards.

• Coordinate with USC Facilities Planning Management (FPM) and outside vendors to schedule necessary maintenance and repairs.

• Accurately diagnose broken equipment, order replacement parts, and coordinate with equipment vendors for repairs that are under warranty.

• Maintain online tracking software (Asset Manager) regarding equipment and inventory control for warranty work and preventative maintenance.

• Work collaboratively with Facility Operations staff to develop strategic and preventative maintenance, janitorial, and fire safety plans for assigned facilities.

• Collaborate with additional Facilities Maintenance Technician to execute preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.

• Assist with assessing facility programs and services by collecting data relating to operations and participation numbers. Identify and report key trends and concerns.

• Serve as a department staff member on duty for operations and facilities, which includes but is not limited to, serving as a first responder for emergencies, providing emergency care, customer service, resolving conflicts, and making decisions and judgments regarding facility usage.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School or equivalent

• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

Experience

• Experience in general maintenance and repair trades.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Specialized/Technical Training (PRECOR/StarTrac Level I-III/LifeFitness/Woodway certifications)

Experience

• 2 years of applicable experience in fitness center or facility maintenance

• Experience in writing reports for management review and gathering/organizing data

• Oversight of large scale building repairs

• Previous experience in conducting electrical board repairs

• Ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish department goals and prioritize different projects

• Candidates should possess a strong orientation towards customer service, organizational skills, decision-making, and a willingness to work with a diverse student and staff/faculty population.

Note: This position will require some early mornings, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.