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UAF Facilities Services Student Assistants often times perform tasks that require general physical activities; handling and moving objects, manual dexterity, physical coordination, strength, stamina, and working indoors or outdoors. Some office skills are also necessary for specific departments.

To thrive in this role, successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Ability for independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups and to work successfully as a member of a team.
• Ability to follow directions/instructions given by supervisors and co-workers.
• Knowledge of basic phone skills and etiquette.
• Ability to ensure accuracy with assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate basic equipment.
• Ability to file and track information.
• Basic computer skills.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.

Prior related experience or a strong interest in the trade/field is a plus! Applicants will need to have the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

To be eligible for Facilities Services student employment, an applicant must:

• Be enrolled at UAF with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
• Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and
• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, or a newly enrolled student.

Any combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates the skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the job (see knowledge, skills, and abilities required above.)

Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria, not required for Custodial Department.

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Starting salary is $16.15/hour.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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