Job Information
University of North Florida Maintenance Assistant in Jacksonville, Florida
This position is maintenance work including assisting with painting, plumbing, and minor repairs. Work will also include moving furniture, cleaning, and all other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent. Position is budgeted to last until 8/2025, but could be extended beyond that date.
This position requires an ability to quickly learn methods of repair. Must possess good communication skills, be flexible with a variety of assignments and must be able to exercise good judgment. Experience working within a customer service oriented environment is mandatory. The employee must be able to maintain a professional attitude, promote departmental and university policies and represent the University of North Florida, the Department of Housing and Residence Life to residents and guests in a positive and supportive manner. The applicant will use diplomacy while working with individuals of various backgrounds and ages.
Experience using hand tools and hand held power tools preferred. Willingness to learn new skills.
Cannot be a current UNF student for this position type.
Department
Housing and Residence Life-OPS
Compensation
$16.00 Hourly
Equal Opportunity
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.