Job Description Description The Facilities Student Worker will assist the Facilities Management team, particularly the Director of Building Maintenance, with various tasks related to the maintenance and operation of university facilities. This role is perfect for students eager to learn about facility operations and project management in a higher education setting.
Responsibilities Daily Tasks: Support routine maintenance tasks, including assisting with AutoCAD drawings, generating Excel reports, and conducting routine walks and inspections with other team members or independently. Team Support: Assist the Paint Shop, Labor Shop, and Carpenter Shop Supervisors with various workplace tasks: making calls, sending emails, following up with vendors, getting quotes, etc. Work Orders: Enter work orders into the Facilities work entry software, FAMIS. Special Projects: Generate work order reports, assist in creating PowerPoint presentations, and provide clerical support as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Basic proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Planner platform, PowerPoint, and a basic understanding of AutoCAD and Adobe products. Must possess a positive attitude, enthusiasm, reliability, and eagerness to learn. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Qualifications Must be a current UHD student. Must be eligible for Federal College Work-Study. About University of Houston Downtown Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master's Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a "notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths."
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.
The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8000
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