WHAT IS A FACILITIES ASSISTANT?
A Facilities Assistant (FA) is a current College of Charleston student who is a part of the support staff for summer conferences and for preparation of the halls for the fall. Facilities Assistants will work in collaboration with Facilities Management and Campus Housing to ensure spaces and furniture are ready for use by guests and students. Facilities Assistants will inspect, test, and repair all furniture on campus and ensure it is properly placed in the correct location within the room.
Facilities assistants will also be crossed trained to assist with set up of guest rooms including making beds and pulling used linens, check-in/out of conference guests and assist in the case of a building or campus emergency.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- FAs must be enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester at the College of Charleston.
- FAs must be in overall good standing at the College of Charleston.
- FAs will work shifts Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shifts may vary from week to week. Opportunities for additional shifts in the evening or on the weekends may be available.
- FAs may hold other jobs off campus during their term of employment, however it is required that candidates be available for shifts Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- The summer conference season runs May 1 through August 8. Consideration will be given to candidates who can only work for portions of the time between May 1- August 8 but preference will be given to those who are available for the entire duration.
- FAs must participate in a training and safety program. Dates to be determined.
- FAs must be able to travel an urban campus during warm summer months, climb stairs and lift and push a minimum of 25lbs and repeat repetitive tasks.
EXPECTATIONS
- Be able to work both independently and as a team to be able to assess situations in order to take initiative and respond with good judgment.
- Be able to stay on task, remain organized, and keep detailed records of all inspections and repairs.
- Present quality customer service to conference guests, students and visitors.
- Work up to 37.5 hours per week.
- Work cooperatively as a part of the Summer Conference team.
- Attend all training sessions and staff meetings arranged by the Campus Housing staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect, move, maintain, and repair furniture in all residential spaces on campus. This may include minor carpentry repairs on furniture and preparing rooms for occupancy. Repairs are performed using basic hand tools and all proper use will be taught – no experience needed.
- Assist in pre and post conference walk through of rooms and note any damages or deficiencies.
- Assist in room set up/ tear down including making beds and bagging dirty linens after group departure.
- Assume additional responsibilities as identified by Campus Housing staff.
COMPENSATION
- FAs will be paid $15.00 per hour, up to 37.5 hours per week.
- A bed space will be available during your employment at a discounted rate of $475 per month. Rent is due by the 1st day of each month. (Living on campus is not required for this position.)
Interested candidates should apply here.