Grand Valley State University
General Maintenance Assistant (2nd shift) - Facilities Services
Allendale, MI · Full-time
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About the role
- Campus: Allendale Department/Division: Facilities Services How to Apply: Please attach your cover letter and resume.
- If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
- Application Deadline: Application review begins immediately.
Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance in all the trades.
- General repair and preventative maintenance of all building equipment, as assigned.
- Perform duties in the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering.
- Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
- Work with and lead the activities of student staff.
- Demonstrated professional experience in building maintenance areas as needed to perform essential functions listed above.
Requirements
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Participate in GVSU training programs and/or other required maintenance related courses provided by the department.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors and/or in unairconditioned buildings, at university events, as required.
- Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Nice to have
- Job Classification / Wage: Full-time, Grade 3, $20.84/hour, plus.40/hour shift differential for hours worked.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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