Maintenance Aide
Maintenance Aide
Hourly Rate: $16.04 per hour; non-exempt classification
Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week as developed with the Building Manager Coordinator
Training Period: Two months, with the possibility of extension.
General Statement:
The Maintenance Aide assists the Building Operations Department in the
general upkeep, repair, and maintenance of the University-Student Union
facility.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs basic tasks (non-skilled) in the fields of carpentry, ceiling tile repair, wall repair, framing, demolition, and interior construction/repair work;
- Performs minor repairs on plumbing systems;
- Performs minor electrical repairs on circuits, small appliances, and audio-visual equipment;
- General knowledge in the installation of surface conduit, wire pulling, fixtures troubleshooting;
- Performs minor repairs to doors, locks, safety and security hardware, cabinets, office furniture
- Performs set-ups and take-downs of tables, seating, and equipment as needed;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student body and staff
- Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds;
- Proven organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Knowledge in proper use, care, operation, and safety procedures of power hand tools, saws, grinders, drills, etc.;
- Mechanical aptitude and background in at least one of the maintenance fields;
- Computer experience preferred