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Building Maintenance Assistant

The Culinary Institute of America
Napa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Job Details

Description

The hiring rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

Position Summary

The Building Maintenance Assistant is responsible for providing weekend and specific weekday support and assisting with the general maintenance and repairs to all Copia buildings including all mechanical spaces and roof areas. The Building Maintenance Assistant works as part of the Facilities team to ensure a safe and fully functional work and educational environment.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Completes all work orders as assigned.
  • Performs simple plumbing duties such as changing washers, unclogging drains, and tightening bolts.
  • Cleans, maintains, and repairs fixtures, equipment, and appliances.
  • Repairs simple door locks.
  • Completes indoor and outdoor light bulb changes.
  • Replaces damaged ceiling tile and floor tile.
  • Assists in crating and uncrating materials and equipment.
  • Cleans and maintains materials, tools, shop, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
  • Assists in conducting scheduled preventive maintenance as scheduled.
  • Assists building engineers by hauling, carrying, cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Completes indoor and outdoor painting, including touch up painting.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the building maintenance field.

Licenses/Certification

  • Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal trade school education in mechanical or electrical systems.

Required Skills

  • Must be able to read work orders, instructions and follow direction and procedures.
  • Work neatly and organized with all work assignments.
  • Skillful with tools of minor plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical trades.
  • Demonstrated reliability, ownership of job, prides in one’s work.
  • Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to work at both locations of the CIA California Campus (Greystone in St. Helena, CA and Copia in Napa, CA).
  • Must possess own transportation to travel between locations during the workday as required.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule on weekends and report to various supervisors based upon the needs of the Institute.
  • Must be able to work overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
  • Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and climbing to heights above 20 feet as needed.
  • Must be able to work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions.

Salary : $23

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