STUDENT HOUSING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

General Responsibilities

The Department of Student Housing and Residence Life serves over 3200 students and 2500 summer guests across 6 residence halls and over 2500 square feet of dining space. This position is part of the Student Housing and Dining Facilities team, responsible for inspecting and maintaining residential and dining spaces, responding to maintenance requests, and coordinating special projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in daily upkeep, preservation, and restoration of all student apartments, common areas, and dining venues.
• Respond to student and staff maintenance requests as assigned.
• Maintain a variety of furniture within residential and dining spaces.
• Absorb and repair/replace furniture as needed.
• Perform basic service and preventative maintenance on a variety of small appliances and equipment; troubleshoot equipment problems and identify when appropriate to replace items.
• Perform routine inspections of all facilities, including common areas, stairwells, and building exterior, to identify and report damage or areas in need of repair or refurbishment.
• Cook with outside vendors, serving as a liaison for contracted services including, but not limited to custodial, furnishings, finishes, and construction projects/repairs to ensure accuracy and evaluate quality of work.
• Respond to university emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Absorb and carry out tasks required in preparing to open facilities after a closure, including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Know and understand all safety procedures of the University and Student Housing department.
• Absorb and perform structural safety inspections.
• Clean and maintain equipment and tools routinely and as directed by leadership.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings as required.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate

$15.00 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Information

• Required dates and events: Additional hours beyond 40 per week and a blackout on vacation days may be required during peak business times, including Move-in and Move-out weeks (typically mid- to late-August and late-April to early-May).
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team as required, maintain a clean work site and area that minimally interferes with university operations, knowledge and adherence to basic occupational health and safety precautions and guidelines.
• Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Physical Requirements: Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, walking significant distances between and within buildings, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, working in confined spaces, and lifting and carrying of heavy objects and equipment (up to fifty pounds) while performing job duties. Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.