What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
Maintenance Assistant
Job Grade
FP14H
Division
Student Life and Wellbeing
College/Dept
Residence Life
Department
Housing and Residence Life
Requisition Number
2025-00152
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
Primarily M-F, 8-5; Some on-call required
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$24.04/hr (approx. $50,000 annual)
Pay Schedule
Hourly
FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Maintenance Assistant is a full-time hourly role within Housing and Residence Life at UNO. The Maintenance Assistant has primary responsibility for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the campus’ residence halls and housing property. This includes providing skilled service related to general maintenance needs in the areas of plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical repairs. The Maintenance Assistant must be collaborative and communicate well as part of the team of professional and student staff members in housing. The Maintenance Assistant will participate in an on-call rotation to assist with resolving facilities issues as needed outside of operating business hours.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Maintenance and Repair of Facilities
Duties:
Perform plumbing, painting, carpentry, and electrical repairs in residential apartment facilities. Respond promptly to work orders and resolve issues appropriately. Provide appropriate customer service when interacting with residents during routine maintenance project completion
Percentage Of Time
50
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Facilities Inspection
Duties:
Thoroughly inspect residential facilities for issues relating to general maintenance, housing policy, and fire and safety conditions. Report issues promptly and make necessary repairs as needed and/or reporting needs to direct supervisor.
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Maintain Work Supplies and Areas
Duties:
Maintain, repair, and clean all tools, supplies, and equipment used by the maintenance staff to carry out assigned tasks.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
On-Call Responsibilities
Duties:
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to assist with diagnosing and addressing critical facilities issues impacting resident safety and comfort outside of business hours.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other Duties
Duties:
Complete additional duties as assigned. This may include cleaning/custodial tasks, being available outside of typical business hours during housing processes (e.g., resident move in days) when workload volume may increase, etc.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
Minimum of two-years related experience in facilities maintenance and repair role.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
Valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Education
NA
Preferred Experience
Skilled construction, maintenance, repair of facilities and building experience; plumbing and HVAC experience, locksmith skills.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
Yes
Salary : $50,000
