Student Employee Maintenance

Hocking College; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Hocking College is looking for a Maintenance Student Worker to support the Facilities Department in Ohio. This role involves hands-on projects such as construction, maintenance, and repairs to enhance campus facilities.

As a student worker, you will gain valuable practical experience while ensuring a safe and functional environment for the college community. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at Hocking College and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet federal requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Willingness to complete required training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor for maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Assist with plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Safely operate tools and maintain clean work areas.
• Follow safety guidelines and demonstrate professionalism.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Demonstrate professionalism

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Physically demanding tasks

Education

Currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Job description

The Maintenance Student Worker supports the Facilities Department in a variety of hands-on projects, including construction, demolition, general maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and office relocations. Under supervision, the student worker assists with maintaining, repairing, and improving campus buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.

This role contributes to maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In addition to supporting daily operations, the position provides valuable practical experience in construction and maintenance while fostering the development of technical skills, professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor in support of preventative maintenance, repair, reconfiguration, construction, renovation, and restoration activities across campus facilities.
• Assist with plumbing-related tasks, including the maintenance and repair of equipment, water and sewage lines, sinks, faucets, toilets, pipes, and drains, as well as carpentry-related work involving doors, windows, walls, floors, roofs, steps, cabinets, furniture, door hardware, and locks.
• Support construction and renovation projects, including new building construction, updates to existing structures, demolition activities, site preparation, and debris removal.
• Perform basic preventative and corrective maintenance tasks under supervision, including minor repairs and general facility upkeep.
• Assist with the relocation, setup, transport, and disposal of office furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies. Load, unload, and move materials and tools as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, machinery, and related equipment in accordance with established safety standards and departmental procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas to ensure a safe and professional environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Follow all safety guidelines, departmental procedures, and Hocking College policies while demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Facilities Department.

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet federal requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic, and punctuality
• Ability to effectively complete assigned duties
• Adhere to all Hocking College policies and procedures
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving materials and equipment, and standing or working on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Willingness and ability to complete all required training and professional development assigned by the supervisor, Human Resources, or the College.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).