Facilities Assistant (Onsite Position)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Taubman College is seeking a facilities assistant to support three campus locations in Ann Arbor, reporting to the facilities supervisor. You will handle maintenance requests, help move and arrange furniture, and set up events.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 11:00am–8:00pm, with initial training 8:00am–5:00pm. The role requires on-site work, with potential overtime during peak times.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in facilities/operations or related area.
• Ability to move heavy furniture and equipment safely.
• Positive, customer service-focused attitude and punctuality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle requests from faculty, staff, and students for building maintenance problems
• Install and maintain equipment and furnishings/fixtures, paint small items and areas
• Assist with office relocations and manage the furniture moves or rearrangement
• Collaborate with facilities supervisor and events coordinator to set up and tear down events including ensuring room cleanliness before and after events
• Conduct regular visual inspections of our three buildings (driving a college-provided vehicle) and identify issues and preventative maintenance opportunities
• Call work orders into Plant Operations Call Center and follow up on work requests to ensure their completion
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate mechanical repairs/failures related to equipment or the building
• Maintain building safety and security
• Handle requests for ID badges, keys and access to buildings and rooms
• Light cleaning duties such as cleaning up spills and disposing trash
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Facilities/operations experience

Heavy lifting capability

Customer service oriented

Time management

Safety awareness

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of one 30-45 minute screening interview and possibly a second interview for select candidates.

Job Summary

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is hiring for a facilities assistant. Reporting to the facilities supervisor ( our organizational chart ), you will help manage facilities-related questions and inquiries from faculty, staff, and students at three locations (the Art and Architecture building on North Campus, a classroom in the Modern Language Building on Central Campus and the Liberty Annex in downtown Ann Arbor). Typical tasks include assembling various types of furniture, mounting shelves, moving furniture and other items, resetting spaces to their standard format, patching and painting, garbage/recycling collection, sorting mail, basic bathroom maintenance, etc. You will also provide event set-up/coordination and management of security and emergency issues.

Note: This job is situated in Ann Arbor and daily on-campus work is required. The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 11:00am - 8:00pm (there will be an initial training period during which the hours will be 8:00am - 5:00 pm). The schedule may also require paid overtime for early morning, evening, and weekend hours during peak times.

Responsibilities*

• Handle requests from faculty, staff, and students for building maintenance problems
• Install and maintain equipment and furnishings/fixtures, paint small items and areas
• Assist with office relocations and manage the furniture moves or rearrangement
• Collaborate with facilities supervisor and events coordinator to set up and tear down events including ensuring room cleanliness before and after events
• Conduct regular visual inspections of our three buildings (driving a college-provided vehicle) and identify issues and preventative maintenance opportunities
• Call work orders into Plant Operations Call Center and follow up on work requests to ensure their completion
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate mechanical repairs/failures related to equipment or the building (i.e. electrical, plumbing, power outages, vandalism, etc.)
• Maintain building safety and security
• Handle requests for ID badges, keys and access to buildings and rooms
• Light cleaning duties such as cleaning up spills and disposing trash
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications*

• 1+ years of work experience in facilities/operations or related area
• Able to move heavy furniture and equipment throughout the Taubman College facilities
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass the University of Michigan Motor Vehicle Record check
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Basic understanding of Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Forms) or similar Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task with competing demands and deadlines
• Positive, customer service-focused attitude

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $44,000-47,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.

Please note:

• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.

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