Service Staff Maintenance (2nd shift) - Facilities Services GR & Regional Center

  • Grand Valley State University
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Full Time

Facilities Services is hiring a full-time service staff maintenance position for the Grand Rapids City Campus. This is a second shift position 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

  • Conference set-ups, furniture movement, general maintenance
  • Minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repairs, etc.
  • Receiving and delivery functions, general policing, and other related duties as needed.
  • Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.
  • Commit to being assigned as an essential employee who is required to work when other staff are excused.
  • Use of technology, such as email, smart devices (ex: iPad, iPhone), work order system/programs.
  • Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.
  • Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.
  • Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Able to lift to fifty (50) pounds and use ladders and lifts.
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions labels, safety precautions, etc.
  • Ability to work well with others and to maintain positive customer relations.
  • Satisfactory work record including favorable attendance record.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • 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 perform manual labor, including bending, twisting, stooping and reaching as needed.
  • Work at heights up to 70 feet in confined spaces and during inclement weather.
  • 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.

Additional Job Description

Job Classification / Wage: Full-time, Grade 3. Minimum starting wage of $20.18/hr.; plus .40/hour shift differential for regular hours worked.

Second shift schedule 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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: Grand Rapids City Campus

Department: Facilities Services - Grand Rapids & Regional Centers

How to Apply: You are encouraged to attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at ....

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or ... (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

Job ID: 489552449
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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