Service Staff Maintenance - 2 openings (2nd shift & 3rd shift) - Facilities Services GR & Regional Center

Grand Valley State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick leave

Vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Grand Valley State University is hiring for two maintenance staff positions with 2nd shift (Wed–Sun, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm) or 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00 pm–6:30 am). Grade 3, $20.84/hour with a $0.40 shift differential for regular hours.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and willing to work off shifts, holidays, and overtime. Robust benefits include medical, dental, vision, leave time, retirement, and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, labels, safety precautions, etc.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain positive customer relations.
• Satisfactory work record including favorable attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the University.
• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Representative duties: Conference set-ups, furniture movement, general maintenance – minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repairs, etc.
• Receiving and delivery functions, general policing of properties, and other related duties as needed.
• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.
• Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, who is required to work when other staff are excused.
• Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs.
• Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
• Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Able to lift to fifty (50) pounds and use ladders and lifts.

Skills

Reading and interpreting instructions

Teamwork

Attendance

Ability to work with minimal supervis​

Lift training and certification

Willingness to work off shifts

Job description

We have 2 positions available, one is 2nd shift and one is 3rd shift. Please indicate in your cover letter which shift you prefer.

2nd Shift - Wednesday through Sunday - 3pm - 11:30pm

3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday - 10pm-6:30am

Job Classification & Benefits:

Job Classification and hourly rate:Grade 3, $20.84/hour. With additional .40 per hour shift differential for regular hours worked.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions labels, safety precautions, etc.
• Ability to work well with others and to maintain positive customer relations.
• Satisfactory work record including favorable attendance record.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the University.
• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Representative duties: Conference set-ups, furniture movement, general maintenance – minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repairs, etc. Receiving and delivery functions, general policing of properties, and other related duties as needed.
• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.
• Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, who is required to work when other staff are excused.
• Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs.
• Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
• Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Able to lift to fifty (50) pounds and use ladders and lifts.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline:

Application closes October 9, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.