Position-specific Responsibilities
- Complete facilities walkthroughs and checks.
- Utilize technology to perform job duties, including: Microsoft Office, Iris, and The Housing Director.
- Identify, submit, and follow-up on all work order concerns within on-campus residence halls.
- Audit and maintain room condition reports for all on-campus units.
- Work with supervisor to coordinate work schedules with maintenance staff, painters, contractors, etc.
- Assist with lofting and resetting furniture layout in on-campus units.
- Assist with camps, guests, and conference facility preparation.
Department Expectations
- Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the University, division, and department.
- Able to work with limited supervision, using independent judgment and initiative to provide excellent customer service assistance to students, guests, staff, and other University constituents.
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality at all scheduled work shifts, meetings, and trainings.
- Able to work during University break and holiday periods in which there are no classes, and/or the University is closed.
- Abide by FERPA regulations; maintaining confidentiality of student records.
- Abide by Clery and Responsible Employee regulations; serving as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) which includes specific training, notification of role and reporting responsibilities.
- All university student employees are mandatory reporters. Mandatory reporters must report all known details of actual or suspected discrimination, harassment, and/or misconduct.
- Abide by all Grand Valley State University policies, conditions, and guidelines; including but not limited to Housing and Residence Life, Student Code (ANCHOR), Information Technology, federal/state/local laws, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled student for the Spring/Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 semesters.
- Good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Available to work approximately 30-40 hours per week for the Summer terms.
- Domestic on-campus student employees may not exceed 25 total hours per week.
- International Students may not exceed 20 total hours per week.
- Applicants with Work Study eligibility are given hiring preference; however, Work Study is not required for this position.
- Available to arrive for mandatory training (usually before term begins).
- General Qualifications:
- general knowledge of computer applications and use
- effective and professional communication
- provide positive customer service
- work independently and as part of a team
- strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Supervision
- Summer Room Check Crew members are considered student employees at Classification 2. Entry-level students will be paid at Level A. Raises will be considered on an annual basis for returning staff based on performance and length of employment. Click here for more information about on-campus wage rates.
- Summer Room Check Crew members report directly to the Facilities Specialist and Associate Director of Housing Facilities.