Student Maintenance Assistant (Student Position)

Job Title: Student Maintenance Assistant; Seasonal Employee  

Reports To: Assistant Director of Operations  

Location: Lumina Communities at Duquesne University

Compensation: $13.00 per hour  

Term of Employment: December 15, 2025 – August 25, 2026 and up to 20 hours per week  

FLSA Status: Student Non- Exempt  

Summary

Lumina Communities, Brottier, McGinley, and St. Martin Hall, located on the campus of Duquesne University located in Pittsburgh, PA is managed by Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM). COCM is responsible for all aspects of operational management for Lumina Communities. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, in collaboration with the Maintenance Team, the Student Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the overall turnover of the apartment complex for Fall occupancy.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a professional workspace.   
• Ensures proper safety procedures are followed and Personal Protective Equipment is used.
• Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance needs. 
• Complete paperwork and other documentation associated with work orders.
• Organize and complete inventories for Maintenance shop, storage areas, and other locations.  
• Assist with accessing and removing tools, supplies, equipment, and other materials from the maintenance areas.  
• Assist in escorting and monitoring vendors while on-site providing a service. 
• Assist in maintaining the grounds, building common areas, and exterior of the building. 
• Assist with apartment repairs and turnover process, including upgrades or replacement of various components.  
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs and participate in on-going as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Current student at a post-secondary institution at Duquesne University or other post-secondary institution
• Willingness to learn general maintenance tasks.  
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs and navigate up and down stairs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.
• Possess strong customer service skills.
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.  

Time Commitment  

Student Maintenance Assistants can work up to 20 hours per week in part-time student work. Office hours occur Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Typical schedule is three days a week with 6/7 hour shifts each day (schedules have some negotiable times). 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not employment contract. 

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.