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General Maintenance Worker, USC Housing

Los Angeles, CAFull-time2026-03-26 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Monitor facilities and perform repairs on appliances, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general utility work to maintain high standards of excellence for students, faculty, and staff.

Role type

General Maintenance Worker (Facilities & Utilities)

Builds

Residential and commercial facility infrastructure (housing, kitchens, common areas)

Domain

Higher Education / Hospitality Facilities

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Appliance repair, Carpentry, Electrical wiring, Plumbing, HVAC basics, Painting, General construction, Tool usage

Preferred skills

HVAC certification, Appliance repair experience, Plumbing experience, Electrical repair experience, Hospitality/restaurant support experience, Carpentry experience, Painting maintenance experience, Fast-paced environment experience, Training ability

Technologies

Hand/power tools, Test/detection instruments, AC/DC currents, Refrigeration cycles

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and resolve facility issues; Perform preventative maintenance on appliances (AC, heaters, refrigerators, kitchen equipment); Troubleshoot and repair appliance parts and commercial kitchen equipment; Build interior walls, fabricate cabinets, assemble furniture, and repair doors/fixtures; Install safety restraints, patch carpet, replace windows/ceiling tiles, and perform caulking; Repair electrical systems, light fixtures, smoke detectors, and emergency lights; Perform plumbing repairs (faucets, toilets, water heaters) and unclog drains; Perform light welding, vehicle maintenance, and utility work (asphalt patching, gate repair); Paint and refinish woodwork.

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC