Maintenance Assistant at Oakland University

Oakland University; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend hours

Job summary

Oakland University Housing is seeking Maintenance Assistants to support facility operations across residence halls and related spaces. You will assist with trash disposal, room setups, cleaning, and various maintenance projects under the Housing team.

The role offers weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays with flexible schedules, and requires a OU email, current student status, and ability to lift 50 pounds, with a Michigan driver's license. Compensation starts at $17/hour.

Qualifications

• Must have Oakland University email and apply with your Oakland University email.
• Must be sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at Oakland University by Fall 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.
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facility operations including trash disposal, meeting room and furniture set-ups, student room furniture setup, cleaning of Residence Halls, cleaning of vacant apartments, carpet shampooing, supply delivery, etc.

Skills

OU email required

Student status (sophomore/junior/senor

GPA 2.75+

Lift 50 pounds

Michigan driver's license

Custodial/maintenance experience (desi

Job description

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 Fall 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
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience is desired but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Can expect other related duties, such as; 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, supply delivery, etc.
• Saturday and Sunday hours are offered with flexible schedules

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

• Resume

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $17/hour

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