Maintenance Technician I

Join Our Team at 1440 Multiversity

1440 Multiversity is a nonprofit philanthropic learning destination nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Every booking serves our community and advances our mission of creating hope for living well. We offer educational programs that inspire people to Live, Lead, Love, Work, and Wonder more fully.

At 1440, hospitality is more than service - it's Deep Hospitality, an authentic and genuine love for others. Every team member plays a role in shaping meaningful guest experiences while contributing to a mission-driven culture of care, learning, and transformation.

Why Work Here

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. 1440 is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® certified organization. When you join our team, you can expect:

Mission-Aligned Culture - Be part of a values-driven nonprofit where your work creates lasting impact.

Competitive Compensation - We offer some of the highest wages in Santa Cruz County, along with a robust benefits package.

Comprehensive Benefits - Health, dental, and vision insurance, life coverage, PTO, paid holidays, retirement savings, and more as requirements are met

Growth & Development - At 1440, you'll grow within a workplace that lives the principles of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Wellness & Nature - Enjoy a 75-acre redwood campus with hiking trails, wellness classes, and shared rituals that support balance and belonging.

Community & Recognition - Staff are celebrated through team events, recognition bonuses, and opportunities to engage in community service projects.

Your Role

As a member of the 1440 team, you will bring professionalism, care, and a commitment to our mission into your daily work. Every role at 1440 supports the guest experience, whether by preparing meals, maintaining facilities, welcoming visitors, or delivering programs.

You'll have the chance to:

• Contribute your skills to a collaborative team that values ideas and feedback.
• Build relationships with colleagues who care deeply about people and purpose.
• Grow personally and professionally through our culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Work in a beautiful, inspiring environment where your efforts make a tangible difference.

We seek individuals who:

• Are motivated by purpose and service.
• Bring a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Value teamwork and authentic connection with others.
• Are open to learning, feedback, and growth.
• Want to be part of a mission-driven culture of belonging.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician I will work under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, modification, design, maintenance, and repair of building and campus.

Accountabilities

• Performs painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
• Inspects buildings and other structures malfunctions and needed repair.
• Performs electrical maintenance to include, but not be limited to, replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, motion sensors, power windows, LED fixtures, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Performs plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.)
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and re-mounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power, specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
• Inspect and repair doors, door handles, hydraulic closers, weather stripping, window cranks and screens.
• Monitor and care for Infinity Tub.
• Maintains and completes documents in work order system.
• Care for and organizes tools, supplies, and storerooms.
• Other special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Ability to read, writes, speaks and understands English.
• High school, Trade school or related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ability to prioritize jobs and requests given.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn new hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Strong orientation to 1440's mission, vision and values.
• Work in an open office concept workspace.
• Ability to use Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Action and results oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Journeyman level understanding of:
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Doors
  • Flooring
  • Masonry/Tile
  • Vehicle repairs (gas and electric)

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Will be required to walk uneven and elevated terrain for extended periods of time
• Will encounter various wildlife Insect and plant life that could cause allergic reactions: (i.e. honey bees, yellow jackets, wasps, poison oak, etc.)