General Maintenance Assistant

About the role

The position will be second shift, working 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Essential Functions

• Afford all trades and maintenance staff on work assignments but may also work independently.
• Perform general building maintenance in all the trades.
• General repair and preventative maintenance of all building equipment, as assigned.
• Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information, and safety standards.
• Perform duties in the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering. HVAC-digital/pneumatic, hardware, tile work-floor/ceiling, sheet metal, masonry, welding, plastering, etc.
• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors.
• Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.
• Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs.
• Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
• Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
• Work with and lead the activities of student staff.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in building maintenance areas as needed to perform essential functions listed above.
• Satisfactory past work performance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and formal training as are applicable.
• Participate in GVSU training programs and/or other required maintenance related courses provided by the department.
• Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the university.
• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays and overtime as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Work at heights up to 70 feet in confined spaces and during inclement weather.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including bending, twisting, stooping and reaching as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors and/or in unairconditioned buildings, at university events, as required.
• Perform work duties/responsibilities for extended periods of time (approximately 12 hours/day) even during inclement weather.
• Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.