Service Staff Maintenance - 2 openings (2nd shift & 3rd shift) - Facilities Services GR & Regional Center

We have 2 positions available, one is 2nd shift and one is 3rd shift. Please indicate in your cover letter which shift you prefer.

2nd Shift - Wednesday through Sunday - 3pm - 11:30pm

3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday - 10pm-6:30am

Job Classification & Benefits:

Job Classification and hourly rate: Grade 3, $20.84/hour. With additional .40 per hour shift differential for regular hours worked.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Representative duties: Conference set-ups, furniture movement, general maintenance – minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repairs, etc. Receiving and delivery functions, general policing of properties, 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.
• Able to lift to fifty (50) pounds and use ladders and lifts.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume and indicate your shift preference in your cover letter. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline:

Application closes August 23, 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 1-800-833-7833 (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.