Facilities Assistant, seasonal - Southern Utah University

Job Description:

The Facilities Assistant provides service to the Utah Shakespeare Festival through the repair and maintenance of Utah Shakespeare Festival facilities, grounds, and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing maintenance and repair to USF housing and other facilities.
• Assist with maintenance, pre-checks, and other tasks relative to the USF vehicle
• Assist in grounds maintenance including lawn care, hedge and tree trimming, weed-eating, edging, and cleaning of outdoor debris.
• Assist with setup of furniture, signs, umbrellas, banners, and other venue items as directed
• Maintain communication about tasks with relevant USF and SUU employees.
• Other duties as assigned
• Safety related tasks
• Attend meetings as requested
• SUU Work order follow up
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Self-motivated, willing to take direction, and ability to contribute to long range planning.
• Must have good working skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and basic computer navigation
• Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues and willingness to do physical labor

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in maintenance and/or facilities management
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, tile installation, painting, appliance repair and some HVAC preferred.
• Able to operate a wide variety of equipment including trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, fork lifts, other lifts, power tools and grounds equipment.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• resume
• cover letter
• 3 references

Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.