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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Universal City, CA
Universal City, California

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Description:

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of maintenance, installation, inspection and/or repair of buildings, structures and grounds owned and operated by Universal Studios Hollywood and throughout the park and other duties assigned within the Maintenance department.
 
Hyphenate description\:  The position is primarily (approximately 85-90%) Maintenance Technician and secondary (approximately 10-15%) Driver. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES\:

  • Completes routine maintenance of buildings and structures throughout the park.
  • Maintains USH buildings and specific work orders including but not limited to\: masonry, tile, pavers, and woodwork.
  • Response to maintenance and plumbing calls throughout the park.
  • Completes shop work on special projects as directed.
  • Installs materials and equipment in new construction and remodels.
  • Completes framing and drywall, wood and metal studwork, floor work including tile and laminate, and trim work including various moldings, turnings, and laminate application.
  • Completes Dry-Vit repairs, including EFIS building systems, as well as repairs and finishing to various walk and roadways.
  • Installs and repairs interior walls, floor tiles and coverings made of various materials.
  • Relocates, sets up and tears down materials, displays, equipment, etc.
  • Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures within Technical Services and USH at large.
  • Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions, offer information, and provide assistance in a courteous manner. 
  • Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification:

 

Additional Qualifications/Requirements for Hyphenate Driver\:
  • Must possess a Class A Driver’s License and Medical Examiner Certificate
  • Operate forklift to deliver materials.
 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS\:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • 3-5 years experience in general carpentry and construction including framing, drywall, trim work, masonry, and tile experience required. Three to five years commercial roofing experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to perform set up and operation of the table saw, radial saw, band saw, planer, forklift, high-reach, Bobcat, JCB/Lull, backhoe, concrete saw, and jack hammer.
  • Knowledge of applicable code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment.
  • Ability & willingness to work a variety of schedules, overtime, nights, weekends and holidays with short notice.
  • Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing, fall-protection, and other non-traditional work-environments.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level.
  • Must have the ability to motivate employees and work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS\:

  • Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
  • 3-5 years technical and trade experience.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.  
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledge of inventory software, i.e. Maximo.
  • Ability to contribute to system improvement process.
  • Theme Park Operations knowledge a plus.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS\:

  • Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
  • Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to hazardous work environments.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures relative to the various systems.
  • Exposure to weather, noise, and hazardous materials.
  • Required to work in confined spaces.
  • Required to work at elevated heights.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\:

  • The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects.
  • The job duties require an employee to traverse rough terrain.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects up to 50lbs.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, etc. for extended periods of time.