Oregon State University is hiring: Library Facilities Maintenance Student Assist

Library Facilities Maintenance Student Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume

For additional information please contact: Lucinda Amerman at lucinda.amerman@oregonstate.edu

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.

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

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Information

Job Title: Library Facilities Maintenance Student Assistant

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location: Oregon State University

Position Appointment Percent: 100%

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option? No

Min Hourly Rate: $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $20.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Maintenance Assistant position for the Library Facilities and Maintenance at Oregon State University (OSU).

At the Oregon State University Libraries and Press, we are driven to create services and spaces that help students, faculty and staff across all of OSU’s units and colleges work to make the world around us smarter, healthier, more sustainable and more just. We occupy a unique place in the university that allows us to reach across disciplinary boundaries and organizational structures in support of these goals. We are seeking a student worker to join the Valley Library’s Admin department to help maintain the building and library spaces to create a safe, inviting, and inclusive environment.

Position Duties

In this position, you will:

• Frequently work independently without direct supervision.
• Assist with responding to building maintenance requests sent to a shared email folder.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks such as moving furniture, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Create, update and maintain documentation.
• Program electronic locks.
• Assist with reconfiguration of staff work spaces.
• Maintain and update inventories as needed.

As skills develop over time, additional responsibilities may include:

• Ordering maintenance supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Make minor repairs to furniture.
• Respond to maintenance requests independently, determine next steps, and communicate with library staff.
• Assist with management and maintenance of the standing art collection.
• Opportunities to cross-train in other departments.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and initiative to start new projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to apply creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, One Drive) and Google Suite.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated experience working with deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Anticipated starting pay: $15.25/hour

Working conditions:

• Indoor, heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Working in dusty and dirty conditions occasionally.

Work Schedule: 10-15 Hours/Week. Expected schedule will be between the hours of M-F, 8-5.

Posting Information

Posting Number: P11804SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/03/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: TBD

Posting Date: 02/03/2025

Full Consideration Date: 02/10/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume

For additional information please contact: Lucinda Amerman at lucinda.amerman@oregonstate.edu

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.

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

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.