Carpentry & Maintenance Assistant

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform construction and maintenance duties as needed. The role requires strength to lift up to 50 lbs, operate equipment, and follow safety protocols on campus facilities.

Strong customer orientation and the ability to understand English for safety briefings, video training, and work orders are essential. Training will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to a safe, well-maintained university environment.

Qualifications

• Construction and maintenance experience helpful, but not required.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Must be customer-oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 50-lbs, bend, crawl, and/or reach.
• Understanding of English for general communication, video training, building security, shift occurrences, work orders, problems, and safety.
• Capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to listen and ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must complete safety and equipment usage training.
• Must be thorough, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance duties as necessary.
• Report any problems, damage, or building repairs needed to supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Safety training

English proficiency

Job description

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform construction and maintenance duties as needed. The role requires strength to lift up to 50 lbs, operate equipment, and follow safety protocols on campus facilities.

Strong customer orientation and the ability to understand English for safety briefings, video training, and work orders are essential. Training will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to a safe, well-maintained university environment.