Maintenance Assistant (Female) – Girls’ Dormitory

Department

Physical Plant

Status

Part-Time

Time Period

Fall Term, Winter Break, Spring Term & Summer Term

Available

August 2026

Description

The Physical Plant Department is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Female) to support maintenance operations in the Girls’ Dormitory. This hands-on position assists the maintenance team with a variety of repair and facility maintenance projects while gaining valuable practical experience in campus operations.

The Maintenance Assistant works alongside the Physical Plant maintenance team to complete a variety of general maintenance tasks, including carpentry, furniture repairs, plumbing, equipment maintenance, and other facility-related projects. This is a hands-on position that requires a positive attitude, dependability, and an aptitude for repairing and maintaining campus facilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Plant maintenance team with daily maintenance tasks.
Perform basic carpentry and furniture repairs.
Assist with plumbing and equipment maintenance.
Help maintain residence hall facilities and other campus buildings.
Use tools and equipment safely while following department procedures.
Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current CIU student eligible for on-campus employment.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance skills.
Ability to perform hands-on physical work.
Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous maintenance or repair experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits

Current CIU student eligible for on-campus employment.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance skills.
Ability to perform hands-on physical work.
Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous maintenance or repair experience is helpful but not required.