OPS Maintenance Assistant

• 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.

• 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.
• Cannot be a current UNF student for this position type.

• Experience using hand tools and handheld power tools preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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 does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, 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.

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