Building Service Student Assistant

General Description

The Building Service Student Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to event setup, furniture movement, and the inspection of college safety equipment. Position works with the Building Service Specialist to ensure and timely completion of tasks related to the inspection of college safety equipment, event setup and furniture movement and setup.

Job Duties

Assists the Building Service Specialist in setting up and tearing down arrangements of tables, chairs and other requested resources for events. Performs or assists in monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and interior call boxes. Replaces overhead light bulbs. Cuts and replaces ceiling tiles. Perform repairs within capability. Inspects college safety equipment as described. Perform related work as required. Moves and sets up office or classroom furniture on an as-needed basis. Assists in the occasional repair of furniture. Performs aforementioned duties between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening/weekend hours as necessary. Schedule accommodations will be made for academic classes. Possible opportunities for work hours during break periods and holidays. Job responsibilities will cover the main campus, Capitol Hill and the FACE Center. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to effectively use a variety of hand tools
• Ability to read simple drawings and plans

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently move about the various campuses. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to Facilities Management staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position. This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists. This position requires the person to occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently position self to move, lift, push, pull, work on, or operate equipment.
• VISUAL ACUITY: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: This position's essential functions are performed outdoors and subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees) and extreme hot temperatures (temperatures above 100 degrees). This position requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations.