Maintenance Assistant-hourly
About The Position
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting in daily parking garage maintenance and general labor activities. This position performs maintenance by collecting and removing trash from the parking structures and the surrounding grounds; operates power washing and floor care equipment; drives university vehicles and utility vehicles, occasionally with trailers; operates custodial equipment and performs minor custodial equipment maintenance; assists in parking facility preventive maintenance; and requests supplies as needed. The Maintenance Assistant reports any needed repairs and safety issues encountered in the facility. This position is weather essential. This position is governed by the agency/institution policy. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write.
- Two years of experience performing groundskeeping and/or maintenance of lawn-care equipment.
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of custodial equipment.
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance work.
Responsibilities
- Collecting and removing trash from parking structures and surrounding grounds.
- Operating power washing and floor care equipment.
- Driving university vehicles and utility vehicles, occasionally with trailers.
- Operating custodial equipment and performing minor custodial equipment maintenance.
- Assisting in parking facility preventive maintenance.
- Requesting supplies as needed.
- Reporting any needed repairs and safety issues encountered in the facility.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
