CMU BIOLOGICAL STATION FACILITIES ASSISTANT TEMPORARY

Assists the Associate Director and Maintenance Coordinator to ensure CMUBS operates efficiently and all users’ needs are met. The CMUBS Facilities Assistant supports the maintenance of CMU facilities and properties on Beaver Island. This position performs a variety of work, both indoors and outdoors. Required Qualifications Candidates must live on Beaver Island (shared housing and meals provided) and commit to working the entire summer from approximately May 9th to August 24, 2026 with possible extension through October 12, 2026. Some flexibility in start or end dates is possible, and preplanned time off during summer is acceptable. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends. Strong written and oral communication skills. Self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks independently. Demonstrated ability to be a team player. Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a Driver’s License check. Preferred Qualifications Maintenance experience. CPR and First aid certifications. Previous experience working at CMUBS, a biological station, or a summer camp. Duties & Responsibilities Maintains equipment, vehicles, facilities, and boats. Completed outdoor work including landscaping, mowing, and clearing trails. Transports trash, recycling, and freight. Performs general clean-up of grounds and facilities. Completes and adheres to CMU lab safety and field safety trainings. Helps build a strong community among staff and users by taking time to meet all guests and check-in with them regularly. In particular, provides support for summer school students who might face challenges acclimating to the station and island environment. Takes any necessary and appropriate actions to ensure the health and safety of all users, including reporting all safety hazards and maintenance concerns as well as responding to all emergency situations. Supervision Exercised Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. In your cover letter, address the following: 1) confirmation of valid driver’s license, 2) prior field and maintenance experience, and 3) special skills and interests relevant to the position. Employee Group Temporary Staff Staff Pay Level Pay Range $14.00 per hour Division Academic Affairs Department Beaver Island (CMU Biological Station) Position Status Temporary Position End Date Employment Status Full-Time FTE 1.0 Position Type Other Weekly Work Schedule 40 hours per week, hours vary based on station schedule, includes some evenings and weekends Location Beaver Island, MI About the Department About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. CMU Leadership Standards Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.