Department:

Recreational Sports

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Joe Dupray at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

 

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:  All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) facility maintenance specialist position for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

Our Values in Action
As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.

• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.

• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.

• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.

• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.

• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives. We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Position Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance on building facilities and equipment, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail to ensure safe and functional recreational spaces.

• Assist with diagnosing and repairing building systems and equipment, applying critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills.

• upport maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems (including pumps, motors, controls, and lighting), utilizing technology and operational knowledge under limited supervision.

• Complete general facility maintenance tasks, including lighting replacement, to support daily operations and user safety.

• Execute electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks independently or with minimal supervision, reflecting strong professionalism, adaptability, and accountability

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
 

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Period of Employment:
One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30 day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 8-24 hours per week. Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Compensation:
Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges base upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: