"Maintenance Student Assistant Academic Year 25/26"

Job Details

Maintenance Student Assistant Academic Year 25/26

Job Summary

The Maintenance Student Assistant performs general repairs in apartments, suites in student housing located in South Village, North Lake Village and West Lake Village. Spaces include residence halls, apartments, laundry facilities, community centers, warehouse/central energy plant, pump house and administrative offices.

Job Description Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Assists in preparing our housing facility for the next incoming and returning group of students.
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Assists with maintenance projects such as common cleanup, painting, moving furniture, inventory, fire and smoke alarm checks, inspections, or other projects as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains all work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Completes routine preventative maintenance such as replacing filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting belts, lubricating bearings, or other preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Assists with repairs to drywall, ceilings, windows, doors, and door hardware. Paints interior and exterior areas following repairs.
• Assists with appliance repairs such as residential refrigerators, stoves, ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.
• Assists with plumbing work such as repairing water leaks, clearing clogged lines, installing new plumbing fixtures, gaskets, couplings, traps, valves, and supply lines.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a degree seeking student at Florida Gulf Coast University at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
• Must have a minimum GPA 2.5 and be in good conduct standing with the University.
• Available to work a variety of hours between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm (Monday - Friday).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, materials, ship equipment, and maintenance related processes.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to be physically active and perform a variety of skilled trade functions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to follow and understand directions.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to re-key, install, and repair locks and hardware.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to work in the heat of the day.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to participate in an on-call program.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply, visit https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs-temporary/job/Main-Campus/Maintenance-Student-Assistant-Academic-Year-25-26_R0006190