Grand Valley State University

General Maintenance Assistant

Allendale, MI · Staff+

Work authorization requiredDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

Grand Valley is seeking 2 General Maintenance Assistants to work in our facilities department.
Both positions will be second shift, working 3:00pm - 11:30pm One position will work Sunday through Thursday and the position will work Tuesday through Saturday.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume.

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.
Maintain licenses, certifications and formal training as are applicable.
Ability to perform manual labor, including bending, twisting, stooping and reaching as needed.

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.
Required Qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional identities.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the U

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