Maintenance Assistant

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant will perform building and equipment repairs and maintenance as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

Maintenance Assistants are expected to accomplish a wide range of tasks including fiberglass repairs, facility maintenance, aquatic equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, sweeping, painting, washing, and moving of a large quantity of equipment
Maintain maintenance records
Other duties as assigned

Customer Service and Collaboration

Works closely with other Maintenance Assistants to complete various maintenance tasks and assignments
Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety

Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
Adheres to Associated Students’ Code of Safe Practices
Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Must be familiar with the use of basic hand and power tools
Prior watersports equipment and/or mechanical maintenance experience is preferred

License & Certification Requirements

Red Cross CPR & First Aid (must be obtained within the first month of employment)
NASBLA approved powerboat certification (must be obtained within the first month of employment)
FBI, DOJ, and LiveScan fingerprint clearance
Current valid Driver’s License

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
Adheres to the MBAC and Associated Students Codes of Safe Practices
Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately
Continually work toward improving technical skills
Must be capable of maintaining positive working relationships with other staff, customers, and vendors
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player
Must be able to interact effectively with a wide diversity of people and support San Diego State University Associated Students’ values and mission

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must have good critical thinking skills, a willingness to help others, and a strong desire to learn a wide variety of skills
Must be experienced in the use of basic hand and power tools
Excellent customer service skills
Strong problem solving skills
Technical knowledge of watersports equipment

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a part-time position. Flexibility and willingness to work long hours including weekends with high demand during summer. Must be available to work year round.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will involve exposure to water, salt water, dust, grease, sand, sun, wind, rain, weather, seaweed, sea grass, hazardous chemicals, and other industrial hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying loads, and working in narrow or tight spaces.

RELATIONSHIPS

Inside the Organization:

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Program Assistant

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position. Fingerprinting is required for all employee and volunteer positions that have direct contact with minor children.