La Jolla, California
Riverside, California
Los Angeles, California
San Diego, California
Riverside, California
San Bernardino, California
Los Angeles, California
Placentia, California
Posted: 07-Feb-26
Location: Claremont, California,
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: REQ-7883
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for assisting in developing maintenance procedures and ensuring implementation. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will assist in leading the team of Utility Maintenance Mechanics to carry out inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues as well as checking HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will participate in leadership and technical training pertinent to the position. In absence of a Maintenance Manager, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Director of Facilities Operations.
The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will work closely with the Associate Director of Planning & Construction for planned preventative maintenance activities and new and ongoing campus projects.
This position emphasizes oversight of Building Management and Automation Systems (BMS/BAS), management of the campus-wide Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), supporting campus sustainability, and coordinating with internal and external partners for system upgrades and modernization.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
CMMS System Management
Administer and manage the campus-wide Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure accurate tracking of work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset histories, and inventory.
Train and support facilities staff in the effective use of the CMMS for daily operations and reporting.
Generate and analyze CMMS reports to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve maintenance processes.
Coordinate with IT and software vendors for system updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with institutional policies within the CMMS.
BMS/BAS Duties and Tasks
Monitor and operate campus-wide Building Management and Automation Systems (BMS/BAS), including HVAC, lighting, and energy management platforms.
Adjust system parameters and schedules to maintain comfort, efficiency, and sustainability in all academic and administrative buildings.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on BMS/BAS hardware (controllers, sensors, actuators, and servers).
Diagnose and resolve system alarms, faults, and operational issues, coordinating with IT and external vendors as needed.
Analyze system data and trends to identify inefficiencies and implement energy conservation measures.
Support campus sustainability goals by tracking and reporting energy usage and recommending improvements.
Coordinate integration of new equipment and technologies into existing BMS/BAS infrastructure, including legacy system modernization projects (e.g., Andover controls, EBO upgrades).
Administrative & Management
Provides ongoing feedback to the maintenance manager for maintenance staff schedules.
Provides ongoing feedback and needed support to the maintenance manager for planned maintenance programs for facility equipment.
Responsible for overseeing the preventive maintenance of facility equipment, including HVAC, plumbing systems, etc., according to the schedule developed in collaboration with the maintenance manager and the Associate Director of Planning and Program Maintenance.
Manages the maintenance of the shop, equipment, inventory, supplies and ordering.
Assists in verifying that all purchasing and contracts are aligned with the College's Procurement Policy.
Assists the maintenance manager to ensure the working operation of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems.
Assists the maintenance manager in developing quality control and verification of in-house work.
Develop scopes of work and pursue proposals from sub-contractors when determined necessary in collaboration with the maintenance manager.
Verifies work completed by outside vendors, sub-contractors, and CFS, and signs-off on invoices.
Possesses awareness and knowledge of emergency procedures.
Ensures high level of customer service.
Assists the maintenance manager in maintaining compliance with and abreast of all OSHA regulations.
Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge of facility mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and their major components.
Knowledge of facilities equipment maintenance needs.
Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
Understand root causes of equipment failure and how maintenance techniques can minimize failures.
Ability to communicate with utility maintenance mechanics about systems and equipment.
Ability to help manage staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus partners.
Ability to assist the maintenance manager in planning, coordinating, and assigning work schedules.
Ability to enter and monitor work orders in the work-order system and coordinate with the Facilities & Fleet Coordinator to order equipment and materials as needed.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and a working knowledge of floor plans.
Must be able to provide exceptional customer service and be willing to work within a team environment.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.
Previous experience in custodial or building maintenance assignments is preferred.
Employees in the Maintenance department will be issued and must wear uniforms while performing the job.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
Position requires a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular status, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.
The regular hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.
Position requires employee to work some weekends, evenings, and special events as required by the College.
Hourly rate range: $33.00-$36.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods
of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about.
Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 50 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
