TES Facilities Assistant - Summer 2026

Auburn University

Auburn University, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$10–$12.50 Per Hour
LOCATION
Auburn University, Alabama
POSTED
17 days ago
Overview:
Property Management Services at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Facilities Assistant to assist with inspection and maintenance projects within the residence halls’ interior and exterior to ensure facilities are properly maintained to meet Auburn Property Management standards. Assist management in identifying areas of improvement, project planning and preparation, and inventory management.

This position exceeds the expectations of a typical employee. It is distinguished by the responsibility for a wide variety of both routine and non-routine assignments across multiple areas. Due to the nature of the environment, an elevated level of professionalism and interpersonal skills are required.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Compensation: $10.00 - $12.50 per hour for 20 – 40 hours of work per week
  • Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (30-minute lunch)
  • Non-tangible Benefits: The opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals while developing leadership, problem-solving, crisis management, communication, organization, time management, and peer counseling skills
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting heavy objects and equipment while performing job duties. Wrist, hand, and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist with Residence Hall Inspections and general housing maintenance.
  • Operate equipment with small engines/motors such as power washers, carpet cleaners, and other power tools.
  • Assist with building preparation for Summer Camps & Conferences and Fall Move in.
  • Assist with maintenance, including inspecting furniture, moving furniture, repairing furniture, replacing damaged or defective appliances, and other duties as needed to prepare rooms.
Qualifications:

AU students are not eligible for TES.

If you are currently an enrolled student and are interested in a similar role, please feel free to apply for our student Facilities Assistant Summer 2026 position.

Pay Range: USD $10.00 - USD $12.50 /Hr. Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement (Text Only): It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

About the Company

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Auburn University

Welcome to Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.

The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1856
WEBSITE
http://www.auburn.edu/