What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Operations Maintenance Crew-(Summer Preferred) position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202500151ST
Title
Student Employee-Operations Maintenance Crew-(Summer Preferred)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Campus Recreation
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week
Up to 10 Hours
Hiring Rate
$9.00
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
Summer Work Preferred with the opportunity to stay on staff for Fall ’25
JOB TITLE: Operations Maintenance Crew (Work Study Eligible)
JOB TITLE: Operations Maintenance Crew (Work Study Eligible)
PAY RATE: $9.00 per hour
SUPERVISOR: Senior Assistant Director of Operations and Operations Graduate Assistant
JOB FUNCTION: Assist with the day-to-day operations of the 150,000 sq. ft. Campus Recreation Center (CRC) which includes preventative maintenance, equipment repair, cleaning, and all special projects.
HOURS: Up to 25 hours per week. Flexible work schedules (morning, afternoon, evening)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Main point of contact for all preventive maintenance, equipment and machine repair, and special projects around the CRC.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly routine inspections and maintenance of all CRC facilities.
- Assist building supervisors and professional staff with equipment set up and tear down.
- Contribute to semester reports regarding all equipment and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with all CRC maintenance supplies to include but is not limited to machine parts and chemicals.
- Suggest positive changes to professional staff when it comes to the ordering of fitness equipment, machines, and items for the CRC.
- Attend and participate in monthly in-services focused on deep cleaning, organization, and repair of the CRC weight room and all other facilities.
- Ensure facility user safety by having a strong knowledge of the building’s policies and procedures as well as being up to date on CRC evacuation and risk management strategies.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Director and Assistant Director of Operations (may result in helping other departments within Campus Rec).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at Sam Houston State University
- Successfully pass the State of Texas criminal background check
- Must obtain a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification within the first 30 days of employment
- Completion of SHSU student employee compliance training and any additional trainings required by the department and university
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Experience with common tools, maintenance/repair, and fitness equipment
- Possess a passion for working with people and around fitness facilities
- Must have an increased focus on being dependable, punctual, and reliable
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities
- Open to constructive feedback while also keeping a positive and upbeat attitude
Other Requirements for the Position
Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be involved
Open Date
04/08/2025
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Tresha Noel
Contact Phone
9362941972
Contact Email
txn024@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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