Facilities General Helper

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition waivers

Tuition paid undergraduate classes for

Job summary

Stephens College in Columbia, MO is seeking a Facilities General Helper to support the Facilities team with maintenance, grounds, custodial tasks, and mailroom operations across the campus.

You will help with event setups, moving, deliveries, and basic repairs, while following safety procedures and ensuring clean, organized work areas. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or in teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in maintenance, custodial work, or general labor is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist facilities team with routine maintenance and campus projects.
• Move and transport furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Support event setups, mailroom operations, and deliveries.
• Assist with grounds upkeep and custodial tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond after hours as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

General labor

Maintenance support

Groundskeeping

Custodial assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 1200 E Broadway,Columbia, MO, 65215,United States
• Employee Type Non Exempt FT

Description

The Facilities General Helper provides general labor and support to the Facilities team in maintaining a safe, clean, functional, and attractive campus. This position assists with maintenance, grounds, custodial support, mailroom operations, event setups, moving, deliveries, and other campus needs.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

General Maintenance Support

Assist general maintenance staff with routine maintenance, repairs, and campus projects.

Move, load, unload, and transport furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Assist with event setups, move-in, move-out, deliveries, and other campus activities.

Perform basic painting, patching, caulking, changing filters and other general maintenance tasks.

Assist with minor repairs and preventative maintenance under the direction of general maintenance staff.

Use basic hand and power tools safely after proper training.

Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Mailroom Support

Provide backup support to the campus mailroom as needed.

Receive, sort, organize, and distribute mail and packages.

Load students packages and tag faculty/staff package when received.

Assist with outgoing mail, shipping, and package preparation.

Move and transport mail and packages throughout campus.

Maintain organized mailroom and package staging areas.

Handle mail and packages professionally and confidentially.

Grounds and Custodial Support

Assist with general campus grounds upkeep, including litter removal, weeding, mulching, planting, and seasonal work.

Assist custodial staff with moving furniture, room preparation, cleaning support, and special projects.

Assist with storm cleanup, snow and ice removal, and other seasonal needs.

Report maintenance, safety, or facility concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

On-Call Responsibilities

Participate in the Facilities department’s on-call rotation and respond to after-hours facility needs and emergencies as scheduled.

Follow established procedures for documenting and communicating after-hours calls, work, and follow-up needs.

Safety and Customer Service

Follow all Facilities safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and campus policies.

Properly use PPE and operate equipment only after appropriate training.

Provide courteous and professional service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors.

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working in occupied campus spaces and handling mail or packages.

Report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, or property damage immediately.

Other Duties

Assist other Facilities and Operations teams as workload and departmental needs require.

Work during move-in, move-out, special events, severe weather, and other periods of increased activity.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, custodial work, general labor, moving, or mail/package handling preferred but not required. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to safely use basic tools and equipment after training. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds . Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Valid driver’s license; Class E preferred. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability and willingness to participate in the department’s on-call rotation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Dependable and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and assist in multiple areas of Facilities and Operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing needs.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling mail, packages, and working in occupied campus spaces.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds , with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• May occasionally work in confined, elevated, or physically demanding areas.
• May require evening, weekend, holiday, or after-hours work as part of the on-call rotation.
• This position works throughout campus, including academic buildings, offices, residence halls, shops, mechanical spaces, the mailroom, and outdoor areas. The position may be exposed to noise, dust, chemicals, machinery, and varying weather conditions.

Summary

Stephens College began in 1833 with a belief that women deserved access to the power of education. Nearly two centuries later, that work is unfinished. Too many people who want to create, care, build, question, and act with purpose still lack the access or education that would empower them to lead. Stephens exists to widen the frame of possibility. Through personalized, experiential education rooted in care, mentorship, and professional engagement, Stephens turns learning into action and action into lasting impact.

That conviction takes shape in our Women's College, as well as our Conservatory for the Performing Arts and a portfolio of graduate programs, which accept all genders. It takes shape in Columbia, Missouri, a major college town whose professional, cultural, and civic life acts as an extension of the campus. And most importantly, it takes shape in our students, who find at Stephens a community that knows their name and talents, who feel empowered to speak up and take charge of their own education, and who, in turn, shape life on campus and in Columbia. Stephens students graduate ready not just for what the world will ask of them, but ready to shape what comes next.

Ranked as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a thriving arts community, amazing recreation, and a historic downtown called The District. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including The Children’s School ).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents. Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40 !!

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.