General Maintenance Assistant (2nd shift) - Facilities Services

Grand Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,758,000 - 68,672,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Grand Valley State University is seeking candidates for a full-time building maintenance position in the Allendale campus Facilities Services department. The role involves assisting trades, performing general maintenance across multiple trades (electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering), and providing customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

The position requires willingness to work 2nd shift (Tuesday-Saturday, 3:00pm-11:30pm), and the candidate must commit as an

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in building maintenance areas as needed to perform essential functions listed above.
• Satisfactory past work performance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and formal training as are applicable.
• Participate in GVSU training programs and/or other required maintenance related courses provided by the department.
• Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the university.
• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays and overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist all trades and maintenance staff on work assignments but may also work independently.
• Perform general building maintenance in all the trades.
• General repair and preventative maintenance of all building equipment, as assigned.
• Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information, and safety standards.
• Perform duties in the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering.
• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors.
• Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.
• Use of technology, such as email, smart devices, work order system/programs.
• Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
• Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
• Work with and lead the activities of student staff.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Valid driver\u2019s license

Excellent attendance

Work with minimal supervision

Safety training

Job description

Essential Functions

Assist all trades and maintenance staff on work assignments but may also work independently. Perform general building maintenance in all the trades. General repair and preventative maintenance of all building equipment, as assigned. Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information, and safety standards. Perform duties in the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering. HVAC- digital/pneumatic, hardware, tile work-floor/ceiling, sheet metal, masonry, welding, plastering, etc. Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors. Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused. Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs. Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary. Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership. Work with and lead the activities of student staff. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings. Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in building maintenance areas as needed to perform essential functions listed above.
• Satisfactory past work performance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and formal training as are applicable.
• Participate in GVSU training programs and/or other required maintenance related courses provided by the department.
• Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the university.
• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays and overtime as necessary.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. Work at heights up to 70 feet in confined spaces and during inclement weather. Ability to perform manual labor, including bending, twisting, stooping and reaching as needed. Ability to work outdoors and/or in unairconditioned buildings, at university events, as required. Perform work duties/responsibilities for extended periods of time (approximately 12 hours/day) even during inclement weather. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

Job Classification / Wage

Full-time, Grade 3, $20.84/hour, plus .40/hour shift differential for hours worked.

Schedule

2nd Shift. Tuesday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Benefits

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick time, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and tuition coverage. Additional details for Maintenance, Grounds and Service staff benefits.

Campus

Allendale Department/Division: Facilities Services

Application Deadline

Application review begins immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State). Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities. At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service. The GVSU community is collaborative, inclusive, self-aware, goal- and growth-oriented. We value connection with fellow Lakers, both student and professional colleagues, and strive to challenge our existing state with innovative strategies. We are dedicated to student success, and the well-being of our community as a whole. Read more about our Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan and process.