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Department Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)

Classification Title Maintenance Laborer Coord

Job Title Maintenance Laborer Coordinator

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Maintenance Laborer Coordinator position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University.

UHDS’ vision is to engage our students, enrich their lives and help them thrive. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. On the Corvallis Campus UHDS houses over 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, and a number of student family apartments.

Our Department is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or tax dollars. We work to maintain the highest educational and service standards for our customers.

University Housing and Dining Services is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning atmosphere.

A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

This position is required to work in and have access to student rooms and community areas of student residences while occupied by students therefore; position requires a background check.

This position utilizes the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and analyzes the performance of the in-house work force with the aim of improving timely response to our customers. This position serves as an ambassador to the unit throughout the department and campus and requires a strong ability to communicate and represent unit priorities broadly across business functions.

The purpose of this position is to provide quality, courteous, and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to produce quality work at or above the industry standard; to perform routine preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance; and to provide safe, secure, and sanitary living & dining facilities for students and staff living in University owned facilities.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

75% Facilities Services Duties

Assists in a variety of functions with manual labor tasks. Performs general maintenance tasks and coordinates Facilities Service Assistants in the maintenance, operation, and repair of furnishings, equipment, work projects in University Housing and Dining buildings. This may include but is not limited to: repairing and replacing blinds, cleaning and replacing light covers, replacing light bulbs/fluorescent tubes, repairing and fabricating window and door screens, raising and lowering beds including lofting and de-lofting, furniture and appliance moving, minor repairs to furniture, repairing and replacing dispensers, vacuum repair, sign and white board installation, troubleshooting and making minor repairs to equipment, disposing of worn and obsolete equipment according to State and University guidelines, escorting contractors as needed, inspecting job site to determine extent of maintenance or repairs needed; coordinating contracted work with other units to prevent delays or inconveniences, estimating materials, time, and staffing needs for project, assigning work to FSA’s, monitoring FSA performance, providing input to the Operations Supervisor of Building Maintenance, and assisting supervisor in providing initial orientation to new employees.

+ Academic Year Operations – Providing excellent customer service to our residents by completing open work orders in occupied spaces and buildings preforming duties as listed above. There will also be preventative maintenance on vacuums and to support our residents.

+ Summer Operations – Participates in room turns and helps the Facilities Services Assistants in getting our buildings ready for conference guests and our incoming residents. Work duties as listed above. Completes work orders in occupied spaces and in open rooms after conferences leave to ensure the rooms are ready for occupancy.

+ Grounds – Pest clean up and removal as needed.

15% Work Coordination Program Management

This position receives, analyzes for priority, and assigns service requests, from multiple sources, to the appropriate party or individuals. Receives, investigates, and resolves customer concerns. Tracks ongoing projects and high priority service requests Ensures completion of work and customer satisfaction. Maintains and monitors project calendars to minimize overlap disruptions. Reviews work operations with supervisor and assist in ensuring that standards are developed and met.

5% Warehouse Duties

Loads and unloads, trucks using hand trucks, dollies, and other moving and loading equipment. Loads and unloads materials and merchandise from pallets. Packs and unpacks boxes and containers. Stocks shelves in maintenance closets and storages. Rotates and organizes stock as needed.

5% Participates in Various UHDS program and initiatives

In support of the broader UHDS Facilities Services team workload this position will participate in providing exemplary customer service, work within our computerized maintenance management system, support fire prevention and protection efforts, furnishings management, summer conferences and academic support, support UHDS work projects, in-house renovation and remodel projects, participate in team training and cross training, and perform other work as needed.

What We Require

One year of experience as a maintenance or general laborer.

What You Will Need

+ Ability to perform work requiring sustained physical effort and the use of hand and power tools.

+ Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ One year of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas: General maintenance & repair, Carpentry, Landscape/grounds.

+ Experience working with information management systems related to scheduling and workflow management in a professional business operations setting.

+ Experience working in occupied residential or University environments.

+ Excellent customer service skills.

+ Ability to work as a team member as well as alone.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Working schedule for this position is: M – F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Shift and/or work assignment may be changed based on operational needs. We are a seven day a week operation so weekends and holiday work may be required.

Staff will be required to work in a variety of spaces that may have situational hazards, including by not limited to: restrooms, roofs, dining and food prep areas, ladders, attics, and mechanical rooms.

In the course of performing duties employee may use the following equipment, which includes, but is not limited to:

+ Electric and Battery operated drills and drivers

+ Various Electric Hand Tools

+ Pressure Washers

+ Snow removal/Ice remediation tools

+ Dollies and hand trucks

This position is deemed essential, and the incumbent may be contacted by his/her supervisor (or Person In Charge) and required to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

Work occurs indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. It requires walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise and unpleasant variation in temperature. Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some positions require working with or around chemicals and caustic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, disinfectants, and cleaning agents

Work is assigned verbally or through written work orders. Work is reviewed upon completion for quality, timeliness, and compliance to fire codes, building codes, and agency regulations, policies, and guidelines. Employees in this class exercise independence in judgment and action to complete assigned tasks.

Employee must carry a radio while on the job.

Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance and break schedule, and must be on time when shift begins.

The employee in this position will often be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Min Salary $19.36

Max Salary $28.75

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/174548

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P05464CT

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 11/12/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 11/21/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Mauricio De Leon

[email protected]

956-605-9336

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174570

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.