Facilities Student Worker

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant to support the Assistant Director of Facilities in maintaining residence hall and common area furniture, managing inventory, and coordinating moves.

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, assisting with inspections, work orders, and training student workers; hours are Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with some weekend work; starting pay is $12.77 per hour, with rates varying by department.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a truck, van, and or panel truck.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Team Player.
• Developed people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory checks.
• Assist with resident hall inspections.
• Assist with moving furniture and facility logistics.
• Respond to furniture work orders.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Assist in the training of new Student Workers for facilities.
• Assist in office projects as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Some weekends as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team player

People skills

Driving

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a facilities assistant, you will assist the Assistant Director of Facilities with maintaining residence hall furniture and common area furniture. This job requires you to help with inventory, moving furniture, repairing the furniture, weekly walkthroughs, and assisting with reporting issues found around campus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist and support all the administrative/operational aspects of the office.
• Assist with inventory checks.
• Assist with resident hall inspections.
• Assist with moving furniture and facility logistics.
• Respond to furniture work orders.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Assist in the training of new Student Workers for facilities.
• Assist in office projects as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Some weekends as needed.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a truck, van, and or panel truck.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Team Player.
• Developed people skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior office and customer service experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Work Arrangement & Compensation

Time Type Part time. Location Onsite. Pay Rate Starting at $12.77. Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Employer Culture & Mission

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.