Student Assistant - Maintenance Assistant (Housing Operations)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a Student Housing Operations Assistant to support daily maintenance in residence halls and with equipment. You will assist with building operations, painting, plumbing, and related duties under close supervision.

Looking for a minimum of 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm. A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during fall or spring, and three or more for summer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housing operations and maintenance duties.
• Prepares surfaces for painting.
• Applies various types of paint to machinery, equipment, furniture, building interiors, and/or building exteriors.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance and/or repairs.
• May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and/or humidity.

Skills

Office procedures

Record keeping

Professional communication

Instruction following

Education

Student enrollment at SAU

Job description

This is a student position responsible for assisting in the general operations of Housing Operations to keep residence halls and equipment in good operating condition. Position may be responsible for assisting in a variety of housing functions, including but not limited to building operations, painting, plumbing, or other related duties. Some job functions may require the use of varying levels of physical exertion. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs general housing operations and maintenance duties.
2. Prepares surfaces for painting.
3. Applies various types of paint to machinery, equipment, furniture, building interiors, and/or building exteriors.
4. Performs general plumbing maintenance and/or repairs.
5. May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and/or humidity.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
2. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Looking for minimum of 10 hours of work per week.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm.

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.