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General Maintenance Assistant

Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104283

Grand Valley is seeking a General Maintenance Assistant to work in our facilities department.

The position will be second shift, working 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Job Classification & Benefits:

Grade 3. Minimum starting wage of $20.84 per hour

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

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.
Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information, and safety standards.
Perform duties in the following trades; electrical, plumbing, painting, floor covering. HVAC-digital/pneumatic, hardware, tile work-floor/ceiling, sheet metal, masonry, welding, plastering, etc.
Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors.
Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.
Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs.
Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
Work with and lead the activities of student staff.
Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated professional experience in building maintenance areas as needed to perform essential functions listed above.
Satisfactory past work performance.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Excellent attendance record.
Maintain licenses, certifications and formal training as are applicable. Participate in GVSU training programs and/or other required maintenance related courses provided by the department.
Complete lift training and obtain certification, as provided by the university.
Willingness to work off shifts, holidays and overtime as necessary.

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1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, USA

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