Maintenance Assistant
Position Details
Department | Maintenance |
Reports To | Maintenance Supervisor |
Time Commitment | Monday - Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm, 20 hours/week. We understand that students are busy with classes so we are very flexible and will work around availability as needed. |
Position Summary
This student position assists Maintenance Staff in landscaping, general maintenance, preventive maintenance and repairs for facilities and University owned housing.
Essential Functions
- Provides assistance to Maintenance Staff in general maintenance and repairs for facilities and University-owned housing utilizing hand tools, power tools, and other equipment as needed. This could include landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance repair and installation, and general maintenance of irrigation systems, as necessary.
- Assists in annual preventive maintenance work projects such as repairs to decks, stairs, gutters, dorms, facilities, and University-owned housing.
- Move various types of furniture around campus (desks, tables, chairs, shelves, couches, beds).
- Pick up and process campus garbage including the FIRS and new student Housing.
- Perform landscaping duties as needed like weeding, mulching, etc.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions.
- Ability to push a minimum of 75 lbs (power cleaning devices).
- Ability to lift a minimum 50 pounds (trash and supplies).
- Able to operate all maintenance tools effectively and safely.
- Possess current, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Able to handle maintenance request respectfully and appropriately.
Lifestyle Standards
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