General Maintenance Assistant

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.

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.
• The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

How to Apply:


Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Jake Marg (View email address on click.appcast.io). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.


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.


Application Deadline:


Application review begins Monday June 8, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.


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 TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or View phone number on click.appcast.io (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.