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The mission of the Lory Student Center (LSC) is to serve as a student-centered organization at the heart of campus, providing programs and services that create an welcoming community and inspire active, engaged learning. As an auxiliary enterprise within the Division of Student Affairs, the LSC is a comprehensive student union recognized nationally as one of the leading university centers. The LSC annual operating budget is approximately $40 million. Nearly 125 full-time career staff and 650 student and hourly staff serve approximately 24,000 people entering the facility on a daily basis and hosts approximately 13,000 annual events and meetings. Areas within the Lory Student Center include the CSU Bookstore; Campus Activities; Lory Dining Services; Marketing; Operations; Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement (SLiCE); and an extensive array of business and service partners.

Department website: lsc.colostate.edu

The LSC Operations Department is responsible for providing a safe and clean learning environment for students, staff, and university guests by responding to the daily needs of the facility with a focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service.

The work of Lory Student Center staff members is guided by and in alignment with CSU’s Principles of Community, the Division of Student Affairs Values, and the Lory Student Center Mission.

This position exists to provide a broad range of maintenance and repair services for the Lory Student Center (LSC). The primary responsibilities include opening the building in the mornings, ensuring all furniture and equipment are set up correctly, and verifying the facility is ready for daily operations. Snow and ice removal remain key seasonal duties.

This position plays a critical role in coordinating and leading all painting projects, overseeing the work of student painters, and ensuring that all areas meet aesthetic and quality standards. The role also includes assisting Operations trades professionals with the installation, repair, and maintenance of structures, furnishings, and building equipment. Responsibilities include managing larger-scale repairs and the ability to troubleshoot more complex issues related to furnishings, carpentry, and flooring.

Additional duties include submitting and completing work orders, performing minor carpentry, furniture repairs, floor work, and preventative maintenance tasks such as replacing damaged ceiling tiles, HVAC filter changes, cleaning diffusers and return air vents. Replace batteries in restroom sensors. Painting and painting prep. The position proactively assesses facility conditions during LSC building closures, ensuring readiness for reopening and addressing any concerns needed.

This position is also accountable for the proper handling of flags at the LSC, including maintenance, raising, and lowering, and coordinating with the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Associate Dean of Students with the Division of Student Affairs to properly handle and deliver the flag raised in memory of a Ram to their respective families. Assists with surplus handling and pest control.

Experience in a commercial or institutional setting with the following skills:

Preferred:

Responsible for individual tasks and assisting technicians with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring the efficient operation and upkeep of the LSC, which may include:

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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