Facilities Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - USC

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3 weeks ago

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Description

The University of Southern California (USC)'s School of Architecture seeks an experienced Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Operations and Woodshop teams.

As a part of our team, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Woodshop, maintenance of the School of Architecture facilities, and provide support to the Woodshop and Facilities manager.

This position involves hands-on work with light hand tools, facilities equipment, moving of shop and facilities equipment, collaboration with faculty and staff, and fostering a safe and productive environment for staff and students.


University of Southern California

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Move and/or assemble furniture and facilities equipment.
  • Prep and paint walls including sanding, patching, taping, etc.
  • Operate and maintain light hand and power tools for a variety of tasks, ensuring proper functionality and use.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff on projects as needed.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues with facilities equipment.
  • Routine inspections of the facilities and reporting of any issues to the Facility Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and university regulations.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Supervise safe operation of tools and equipment in the Wood Shop.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in a professional environment.
  • Proficiency in operating hand tools to build furniture and other equipment.
  • Experience identifying and reporting facilitiesrelated issues as appropriate.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage staff.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Requirements:


  • Must possess ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.
  • Occasionally: sit, crouch/squat, climb, power grasping, heaving pushing/pulling
  • Must be able to work occasional weekdays/weeknights, holidays as needed beyond regularly scheduled hours (up to 30 hours) per week.
  • Frequently: stand, walk, bend, reach above shoulder level, use of keyboard/mouse, light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), hand dexterity, hand twisting, simple grasping, light pushing / pulling; moderate assisted/unassisted lifting: moderate pushing / pulling; moving of machinery, exposure to outdoor work environments
  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain clarity and composure when faced with difficult situations.

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
  • Knowledge of architectural model making and processes
  • Experience in a makerspace or woodshop environments.
  • Experience as part of a facilities operations team.
  • Excellent skills in communication, organization, collaboration, and timemanagement
  • Ability to work successfully within a team of staff and faculty.
  • Understanding of higher education operations and environments.

Application Procedure
LI-AW1

Experience:

Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Knowledge of architectural model making and processes Experience in a makerspace or woodshop environments.

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