Maintenance Student Assistant Academic Year 26/27

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Maintenance Student Assistant to perform general repairs in student housing facilities located in South Village, North Lake Village, and West Lake Village. Responsibilities include assisting with carpentry, plumbing, electrical tasks, and routine preventative maintenance.

The role requires enrolled FGCU students with a minimum 2.5 GPA, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a flexible on-campus schedule including summer on-call shifts that may extend late at

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student at FGCU at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 and good conduct standing with the University.
• Available to work a variable schedule based on operational needs.
• During the summer term only, students may be eligible for free housing if they are available to work an on-call schedule that may extend as late as 12:00 AM (midnight).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Assists in preparing housing facilities for incoming and returning students.
• Complies with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Assists with maintenance projects such as common cleanup, painting, moving furniture, inventory, fire and smoke alarm checks, inspections, or other projects as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains all work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Completes routine preventative maintenance such as replacing filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting belts, lubricating bearings, or other preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Assists with repairs to drywall, ceilings, windows, doors, and door hardware. Paints interior and exterior areas following repairs.
• Assists with appliance repairs such as residential refrigerators, stoves, ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.
• Assists with plumbing work such as repairing water leaks, clearing clogged lines, installing new plumbing fixtures, gaskets, couplings, traps, valves, and supply lines.

Kenntnisse

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Independent work

Blueprint reading

Lock installation

On-call ability

Ausbildung

Enrollment at FGCU

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Maintenance Student Assistant performs general repairs in apartments, suites in student housing located in South Village, North Lake Village and West Lake Village. Spaces include residence halls, apartments, laundry facilities, community centers, warehouse/central energy plant, pump house and administrative offices.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Assists in preparing our housing facility for the next incoming and returning group of students.
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Assists with maintenance projects such as common cleanup, painting, moving furniture, inventory, fire and smoke alarm checks, inspections, or other projects as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains all work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Completes routine preventative maintenance such as replacing filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting belts, lubricating bearings, or other preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Assists with repairs to drywall, ceilings, windows, doors, and door hardware. Paints interior and exterior areas following repairs.
• Assists with appliance repairs such as residential refrigerators, stoves, ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.
• Assists with plumbing work such as repairing water leaks, clearing clogged lines, installing new plumbing fixtures, gaskets, couplings, traps, valves, and supply lines.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Florida Gulf Coast University at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good conduct standing with the University.
• Available to work a variable schedule based on operational needs, including:
  • Academic Year (August–April): availability between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
  • Summer: availability between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
• During the summer term only, students may be eligible for free housing if they are available to work an on-call schedule that may extend as late as 12:00 AM (midnight).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, materials, ship equipment, and maintenance related processes.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to be physically active and perform a variety of skilled trade functions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to follow and understand directions.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to re-key, install, and repair locks and hardware.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to work in the heat of the day.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to participate in an on-call program.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.