Student Maintenance Assistant - Bowie State University

COCM; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) seeks a Student Maintenance Assistant at Bowie State University. The role supports daily maintenance tasks under the Maintenance Supervisor, with duties including escorting vendors, replacing air filters and batteries in locks, and assisting with inventory and moving furniture for apartments.

The position is non-benefits eligible, not a full-time role, and pays $16.50 per hour with a maximum of 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required and current student status at Bowie State University is needed.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Escort vendors/contractors as needed.
• Replace air filters.
• Replace batteries in electronic locks.
• Maintain organization and inventory of supplies in the maintenance shops and storage closets.
• Move furniture for apartments (stoves, beds, refrigerators, desks, sofa, chairs).
• Notify supervisor and report situations needing attention.
• Attend meetings and perform administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Student at Bowie State University

Job description

Job Title: Student Maintenance Assistant

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Bowie State University

Compensation: $16.50 per hour (not to exceed 30 hours per week)

Contract Date: August 24, 2026 – May 21, 2026

FLSA Status: Student Non-Exempt

Summary

The Student Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with following daily tasks .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Escorting vendors/contractors
• Replacing air filters
• Replacing batteries in electronic locks
• Assist with maintaining organization and inventory of supplies in the Maintenance Shops and storage closets
• Assist with the moving of all the furniture out of each apartment (stoves, beds, refrigerators, desk, sofa and chairs etc.)
• Notify supervisor Respond and report situations needing attention.
• Participate in training and administrative tasks.
• Perform administrative duties in a thorough and timely manner
• Attend all meetings and events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma.
• Current student at Bowie State University
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.
• Possess strong customer service skills.
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate up and down stairs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Position is not eligible for benefits. This is not an employment agreement.

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.