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General Maintenance Assistant (2nd shift) - Facilities Services

Gvsu
Allendale, MI Posted Oct 15, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: General Maintenance Assistant (2nd shift) - Facilities Services

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.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
  • Work at heights up to 70 feet in confined spaces and during inclement weather.
  • Ability to perform manual labor, including bending, twisting, stooping and reaching as needed.
  • Ability to work outdoors and/or in unairconditioned buildings, at university events, as required.
  • Perform work duties/responsibilities for extended periods of time (approximately 12 hours/day) even during inclement weather.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Classification / Wage

  • Full-time, Grade 3, $20.84/hour, plus .40/hour shift differential for hours worked.

Schedule

  • 2nd Shift. Tuesday-Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick time, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and tuition coverage. Additional details for Maintenance, Grounds and Service staff benefits.

  • Campus

  • Allendale

  • Department/Division

  • Facilities Services

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