Arcadia University- Facilities Department is hiring student employees!

Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced on-campus job where you can work around your schedule? If so, look no further! We are searching for part-time student assistants here in the Facilities Department to assist with a wide range of jobs, projects, and areas throughout summer. These areas include events, maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping. This summer we will have a lot of opportunities for assistance from student workers! Learn more and apply on Handshake here.

Position: Facilities Summer Lifting Assistant

Responsibilities include:

  • Moving furniture (must be able to lift 25 pounds or more, continuously)
  • Operating loading equipment, such as dollies and carts
  • Performing packing services, such as loading and unloading
  • Setting up and breaking down spaces for campus events
  • Working with our maintenance staff on projects
  • Light housekeeping (wiping windows, pulling trash, etc.)
  • Assisting our Grounds team in the beautification of campus
  • Building walkthroughs and visual inspections: Generating work orders for any maintenance-related issues as per walkthroughs
  • Other duties as assigned

Career Readiness Skills You Will Develop through this Position:

  • Critical Thinking: Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
  • Time Management: Learn to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Customer Service: Maintain a positive attitude and calmly respond to complaints
  • Professionalism: Maintain a positive personal brand in alignment with organization and personal career values. Have an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work

Required Skills:

  • Timeliness, reliability, and confidentiality are all required
  • Be able to balance a variety of tasks/projects simultaneously
  • Be able to work independently and with a group

This is a work-study position. Summer housing is not included in this position.

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor