Maintenance Assistant

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain, and repair equipment and facilities using power and hand tools
• Perform unskilled work in various crafts including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work
• Maintain shops, mechanical spaces, and student areas in a clean and safe manner
• Respond to emergency facility problems and perform necessary repairs
• Maintain logs, perform rounds, and complete preventative maintenance work orders
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including snow and ice removal
• Operate tractors, grounds equipment, and motor vehicles as cleared by Transportation

Requirements

• Must be a current Washington Adventist University student
• Ability to use a ruler and work with fractions
• Ability to read blueprints or models to understand work layouts
• Ability to diagnose and solve technical and mechanical problems
• Physical ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and work on ladders
• Ability to lift medium and heavy materials and equipment
• Flexibility to work long hours under stressful conditions, including nights and weekends

About the Company

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education located in Takoma Park, Maryland. WAU supports a culture of excellence and professional expertise, working together to ensure the success of students and producing graduates who bring moral leadership to their communities.