General Maintenance Assistant

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - FACILITIES SERVICES

Job no: 494615
Position type: MGS - Maintenance, Grounds, Service
Location: Allendale
Categories: Facilities/Custodial/Skilled Trades

Grand Valley State University is looking for a General Maintenance Assistant in the Maintenance, Grounds, and Service department on second shift.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Licenses, certifications and formal training, as applicable
• Proven experience in at least four of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, cabinet making, carpentry, painting, floor covering, HVAC-digital/pneumatic, hardware, tile work-floor/ceiling, sheet metal, masonry, welding, plastering, etc.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in all building maintenance areas as needed to perform primary functions listed above.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Satisfactory past work performance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to maintain positive customer relations.
• Willingness to work overtime and accept off-shift assignments.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Willingness to work with and direct the activities of student staff.

Essential Functions:

• Assist all trades and maintenance staff on work assignments, but may also work independently.
• Perform general building maintenance in all the trades.
• General repair and preventative maintenance of all building equipment, as assigned.
• Work at heights up to 50’ in confined spaces and during inclement weather.
• Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information, and safety standards.

Physical Demands:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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 (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Classification/Range: Grade 3, minimum starting wage $18.75

Campus: Allendale

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately. The position may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please include cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University. Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person