Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Position Title:  Maintenance Assistant

Reports To: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Type:  Full Time-Level V-GOSSE Collective Bargaining Unit

Minimum Pay Rate: $17.09 /Hour

Posting Date: August 31st, 2026

General Summary:

Employees in this position install, maintain, repair, and sometimes operate college vehicles, mechanical,
electrical, and other maintenance trade equipment such as locks, control-valves, filters, motors, tanks, fans,
radiators, hoists, thermostats, refrigerators, pumps, sewers, boilers, air conditioners, heavy equipment and other
types of equipment using various types of tools and knowledge and principles of the maintenance trades.
The knowledge of electrical wiring, systems and equipment is essential as well as understanding of the principles
involved in systems such as cooling, sewer, water, heating and pressure systems. (Some knowledge of the
principles of other maintenance trades is also important, such as welding, plumbing, carpentry, construction,
painting and masonry/plaster.) The various types of equipment and systems may be located in buildings or
garages, or on outdoor sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Examples of duties performed by this position include:

  1. Make correct adjustments and perform preventive or corrective maintenance on heating and cooling
    systems. 
  2. Perform safe preventive or corrective maintenance of electrical circuits, motor controls, etc.
  3. Make structural changes as required. 
  4. Snow removal and mow campus grounds as required. 
  5. Other duties within the scope of this position as assigned by their supervisor. 

Required Qualifications:

  1. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license without restrictions and a safe driving record.
  2. Must demonstrate a general knowledge of heating and cooling systems.
  3. Must demonstrate a safe working knowledge of 110, 208, 480 voltage, 3-phase power electric circuit,
    such as motor controls, lighting, switching and power outlet circuits.
  4. Must demonstrate a practical knowledge of rough carpentry and finish carpentry.
  5. Must demonstrate a general knowledge of brazing, cutting, and welding metal. 
  6. Two (2) years relevant work experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • Contact information for three (3) professional references

Application materials may be submitted by mail or email:

By Mail:
Human Resources
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032

By Email:
hr@glenoaks.edu

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Glen Oaks Community College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law in employment or access to educational programs or activities. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at GOCC Nondiscrimination Policy

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