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Student Worker - General Maintenance, Lake Tahoe Campus

University of Nevada, Reno
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2025
💰 $28,000/yr

About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is recruiting for a student worker within the Facilities Maintenance Services department.

Note: This position is subject to a pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test. The candidate selected for hire will be required to sign a form acknowledging this policy.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and sanitize classrooms and restrooms;
  • Disinfect and wipe down various surfaces;
  • Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors;
  • Empty trash and recycling receptacles;
  • Operate snow removal equipment, including snow blowers, shovels, and plows;
  • Perform light painting and touch-ups;
  • Complete minor maintenance tasks such as toilet repairs, unclogging sinks and toilets, and fixing door hardware or keys;
  • Assist with event setup and breakdown; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Walking or standing to a significant degree;
  • Pushing and/or pulling;
  • Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
  • Working with and around hazardous building materials containing solvents and cleaning chemicals;
  • Increased exposure to germs; and
  • Exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.

Required Qualifications

  • Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe;
  • Candidate must be able to work through winter and summer breaks;
  • Candidate must be dependable, reliable, thorough, self-motivated, and detail oriented; and
  • Candidate must be able to work as a member of a team and individually and follow instructions.

Schedule

  • During Semester: Up to 25 hours a week
  • During breaks: Up to 40 hours a week
  • Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:30pm.

*This is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$14.00/ hr.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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University of Nevada, Reno

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