Fall Maintenance Assistant - Housing, Residential Facilities at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus job

Job summary

Oakland University seeks a Fall Maintenance Assistant to support Housing, Residential Facilities. You will assist in facility operations, including trash disposal, room setups, and cleaning across Residence Halls. The role is ideal for a student balancing academics with hands-on campus work.

Eligibility requires OU student status (sophomore–senior by Summer 2026) and a 2.75+ GPA. Ability to lift 50 pounds and access to a Michigan driver’s license (preferred) are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be an Oakland University student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing by Summer 2026.
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Oakland University is desired but not required.
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support in facility operations and maintenance tasks across Residence Halls.
• Assist with supply delivery, room setups, and cleaning as needed.

Skills

OU email required

GPA 2.75+

Lift 50 lbs

MI driver’s license desired

Education

Sophomore–Senior at Oakland University by Summer 2026

Job description

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Fall Maintenance Assistant - Housing, Residential Facilities

Maintenance Assistants are responsible for supporting the Oakland University Housing, Residential Facility’s Team by assisting in facility operations, including trash disposal and projects that relate to facility maintenance and enhancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Must have Oakland University email and apply with your Oakland University email
• Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by Summer 2026
• Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.75 or higher
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• A valid Michigan driver's license and driving record acceptable to Oakland University is desired but not required
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience is desired but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Can expect other related duties, such as; supply delivery, meeting room and furniture set-ups, student room furniture set-up, cleaning of Residence Halls in absence of full-time employees, cleaning of vacant apartments, carpet shampooing, etc.
• Saturday and Sunday hours are offered with flexible schedules

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

• Resume

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $17/hour