SU Building Assistant

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Union- Operations/SU Building Assistant

Date Posted:
10/8/2025

Location:
San Jose CA

Job Title: Building Assistant
Classification Title: Student Assistant I
Job Code/Grade: Hourly Non-Exempt
Department: Operations (SU)
Supervisor: Operations Manager (SU)
Location: Student Union

The Student Union Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building the Provident Credit Union Event Center and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority faculty and administrators.
Mission
The Student Union Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development growth and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs desired services and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.
Job Summary
The Building Assistant works a variety of weekday weeknight and weekend shifts assisting with SU Operations Event Services or Building Supervision functions such as meeting space setups and strikes maintaining cleanliness of public and meeting spaces prior to during and after use client interaction and enforcement of building policies. Under supervision of the SU Operations Manager and following additional instructions provided by other full-time Operations personnel and/or the Student Building Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Tasks:

Performs custodial tasks which include but may not be limited to cleaning restrooms emptying trash sweeping and mopping floors cleaning glass etc. inside and outside the Student Union building.
Interacts with clients performs room set-ups strikes and security and maintains cleanliness of public spaces and meeting and event spaces prior to during and after use.
Assists with opening and closing the building and with monitoring of building usage in public spaces and in meeting and event spaces.
Reports on any building problems and/or interior or exterior damage.
Assists with decisions that affect the operation and public image of the SU Corporation.
Assists with security control for a variety of events as necessary.
Assists with safety and security of the SU building and its patrons.
Assists with enforcement of SU building policies and procedures OSHA policies and National Fire Protection and Life Safety issues.
Assists with building emergencies and with building evacuations.
Maintains a professional attitude and conduct at all times.
Performs additional job-related duties as necessary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow directions and/or work throughout a shift or project.
Initiative and demonstrated ability to make decisions and judgments within scope of work.
Must have ability to enforce policies and procedures.
Ability to assist in or perform a wide variety of duties.
Some strenuous physical work; ability to lift push or pull objects weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships within a highly diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications and Specifications

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification American Red Cross preferred or May acquire them during the first six months of employment (which can be accomplished through SU staff trainers). Online certifications will not be accepted.
Ability to work in a fast paced upbeat and noisy work environment.
Experience in a customer service setting strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

1. The position works in an indoor recreation facility program-oriented environment.
i. The physical demands of this position are described below
1. Sitting walking twisting bending climbing pulling pushing squatting crawling kneeling balancing reaching and coordination (eye hand foot).
2. Fall (Slip Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.
3. Lifting and carrying often 10-25lbs frequently 26-50lbs occasionally 50-75 lbs.
4. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
5. Dexterity of hands fingers and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Hourly Wage: $18.00- Maximum Hourly Salary: $20.75

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission general the position works a schedule based on business needs and requires early morning evening and weekend work.
When school is in session student assistants may work up to but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions).
When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break) student assistants may work up to but not in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time* during the academic term. *Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester

Benefits
This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offer employees to accrue up to 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.
California State University (CSU) Learning & Development
All employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through CSULearn the Universitys employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from

CSU - Injury and Illness Prevention Program - one time course
CSU - Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Non-Supervisors required every two years
CSU - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program (Title IX) - required every year
Data Security and FERPA - required every two years
Hazard Communication Cal/OSHA - one time course

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The Student Union of San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex marital status pregnancy disability veterans status or sexual orientation consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Student Union and SJSU have a firm and unambiguous commitment to the active elimination of discrimination and the affirmative recruitment of a diverse multi-racial community of students faculty and staff.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Background Check and Fingerprinting
Student Union employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors and cash management will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work they will be some cases the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor Vehicles check as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background checks are conducted through the Student Union third-party vendor Accurate Background.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Position Type:Student Union- Operations/SU Building AssistantDate Posted:10/8/2025Location:San Jose CAJob Title: Building Assistant Classification Title: Student Assistant I Job Code/Grade: Hourly Non-Exempt Department: Operations (SU) Supervisor: Operations Manager (SU) Location: Student Union The...

Position Type:
Student Union- Operations/SU Building Assistant

Date Posted:
10/8/2025

Location:
San Jose CA

Performs custodial tasks which include but may not be limited to cleaning restrooms emptying trash sweeping and mopping floors cleaning glass etc. inside and outside the Student Union building.
Interacts with clients performs room set-ups strikes and security and maintains cleanliness of public spaces and meeting and event spaces prior to during and after use.
Assists with opening and closing the building and with monitoring of building usage in public spaces and in meeting and event spaces.
Reports on any building problems and/or interior or exterior damage.
Assists with decisions that affect the operation and public image of the SU Corporation.
Assists with security control for a variety of events as necessary.
Assists with safety and security of the SU building and its patrons.
Assists with enforcement of SU building policies and procedures OSHA policies and National Fire Protection and Life Safety issues.
Assists with building emergencies and with building evacuations.
Maintains a professional attitude and conduct at all times.
Performs additional job-related duties as necessary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow directions and/or work throughout a shift or project.
Initiative and demonstrated ability to make decisions and judgments within scope of work.
Must have ability to enforce policies and procedures.
Ability to assist in or perform a wide variety of duties.
Some strenuous physical work; ability to lift push or pull objects weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships within a highly diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications and Specifications

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification American Red Cross preferred or May acquire them during the first six months of employment (which can be accomplished through SU staff trainers). Online certifications will not be accepted.
Ability to work in a fast paced upbeat and noisy work environment.
Experience in a customer service setting strongly preferred.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission general the position works a schedule based on business needs and requires early morning evening and weekend work.
When school is in session student assistants may work up to but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions).
When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break) student assistants may work up to but not in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time* during the academic term. *Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester

CSU - Injury and Illness Prevention Program - one time course
CSU - Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Non-Supervisors required every two years
CSU - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program (Title IX) - required every year
Data Security and FERPA - required every two years
Hazard Communication Cal/OSHA - one time course