MU BLDS Maintenance Student Assistant

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) MU BLDS Maintenance Student Assistant for the Memorial Union organization at Oregon State University (OSU). The Memorial Union (MU) supports the University mission by creating community centered inclusive facilities and environments, providing formal and informal gathering spaces that build meaningful relationships. We are a student-centered organization that fosters student engagement through employment and engages in shared decision making with the Student Advisory Board. The Memorial Union staff value service, inclusion, and accountability. Maintenance Assistants support the Memorial Union in meeting the needs of the day behind the scenes in Building Services. They are coordinated by the Help Desk and support the Trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrician, Locksmith, Painter, etc.) in carrying out their Planned, Scheduled, Preventative and Corrective Maintenance at the Memorial Union, SEC, Cultural Centers & Child Care Centers. The MU Building Services Team is looking for Maintenance Assistants who are interested in learning more about building systems, general maintenance and repair and good customer service to the buildings and programs we support. MU Maintenance Assistants support daily Operations at the MU and 15 other buildings / cafe's we support. We're looking for student staff who are interested in working alongside Trades staff (Plumber, HVAC, Refrigeration, Locksmith, Painter) to carry the needs of the day. Work involves occasional use of ladders, dump runs with pickup truck, surplus deliveries, warehouse & shop cleanup, office furniture moves, light-bulb changes, preventive maintenance, and facilities project support. Staff are trained to: Change filters on HVAC equipment Install office, Building & program furniture and fixtures, Relamp light fixtures Support warehouse & surplus efforts Other assigned work that supports Trades staff working to provide Facilities Services to 15 cafe’s and kitchens, 6 Culture Centers, and general support of 300k s/f of Student Fee supported spaces. Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Requirements

Academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
Meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
Experience working with hand-tools, troubleshooting and making repairs, and/or moving furniture, fixtures & equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing Preventive Maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and custodial / shop equipment
Previous experience working among Trades Staff
Previous experience troubleshooting mechanical failures on equipment or fixtures
Valid Driver’s License (to drive Shop Trucks & Golf Cart)

Responsibilities

Change filters on HVAC equipment
Install office, Building & program furniture and fixtures
Relamp light fixtures
Support warehouse & surplus efforts
Other assigned work that supports Trades staff working to provide Facilities Services to 15 cafe’s and kitchens, 6 Culture Centers, and general support of 300k s/f of Student Fee supported spaces.
Carry the needs of the day alongside Trades staff (Plumber, HVAC, Refrigeration, Locksmith, Painter)
Occasional use of ladders
Dump runs with pickup truck
Surplus deliveries
Warehouse & shop cleanup
Office furniture moves
Light-bulb changes
Preventive maintenance
Facilities project support