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How much do usc student worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for usc student worker in the United States is $14.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a USC student worker?

USC Student Workers are students employed by the University of Southern California in various on-campus or remote positions. These roles can include office assistants, research aides, library staff, or positions within campus dining and facilities. Student worker jobs are designed to provide students with valuable work experience, flexible hours, and supplemental income while they complete their studies. Eligibility, job types, and application processes can vary depending on the department and whether the student is eligible for federal work-study.

What are the responsibilities of a USC student worker?

USC Student Worker roles typically involve assisting various university departments with administrative tasks, customer service, event support, or research projects. Depending on the assignment, you may be responsible for answering phones, organizing files, helping with data entry, or supporting faculty and staff with day-to-day operations. Student workers are expected to manage their time effectively, demonstrate professionalism, and communicate clearly with both peers and supervisors. These positions offer valuable experience in a professional setting and provide opportunities to network across the university while balancing academic commitments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a USC student worker?

To thrive as a USC Student Worker, you typically need strong organizational skills, a good academic standing, and the ability to manage time effectively while balancing work and studies. Familiarity with university systems such as Workday, Microsoft Office Suite, and campus-specific databases is often required. Excellent communication, reliability, and a proactive attitude are valuable soft skills that help you stand out in this role. These abilities are important because they ensure you can efficiently support campus operations, deliver quality service, and maintain academic success.

What is the difference between Usc Student Worker vs Usc Graduate Assistant?

AspectUsc Student WorkerUsc Graduate Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled USC undergraduate or graduate studentsEnrolled USC graduate students, often with specific program requirements
Work EnvironmentOn-campus, flexible hours, part-timeOn-campus, research or administrative focus, often more specialized
Employer & Industry UsageUniversity departments, administrative officesAcademic departments, research centers, administrative units
Common Search & ComparisonJob duties, hours, eligibilityResponsibilities, benefits, academic requirements

Usc Student Workers are typically undergraduate or graduate students working part-time in various university departments, focusing on general tasks. Usc Graduate Assistants are usually graduate students with more specialized roles, often related to their academic programs, and may include research or teaching responsibilities. Both roles support the university but differ in scope, responsibilities, and eligibility criteria.

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Infographic showing various Usc Student Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,554 per year, or $14.2 per hour.

General Maintenance Worker, USC Hotel

USC Gould School of Law

Los Angeles, CA

$18 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.

The city of Los Angeles boasts endless attractions and tourist destinations. Amongst all of the sights and sounds, theUSC Hoteloffers a modern and convenient place to unwind, with 240 spacious, comfortable guest rooms and over 15,000 square feet of flexible event space. Owned and operated by the University of Southern California, and the site of a recent multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel features luxurious fabrics and artwork depicting the storied traditions of USC. Additional renovations, which include the restaurants and kitchens, are in the planning stage.

We are seeking aGeneral Maintenance Worker, USC Hotel to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity:

The General Maintenance Worker will monitor our facilities and ensure that we maintain our high standards of excellence. As an expert in all forms of repairs, you will examine and repair our facilities, as needed. You will use your expertise to communicate with management and outside vendors, as well as train other workers. Most of all, your focus on customer service will demonstrate to our students, faculty, and staff that we put their needs first!

The Accountabilities:

  • Provides customer service to students, faculty, staff and external customers. Meets customer needs, offers options, resolves problems and follows up with customers. Ensures full customer satisfaction without unnecessarily referring customer to other staff members. Maintains friendly, helpful demeanor.

  • Provides on-going preventative maintenance for appliances including air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, stoves, ovens and dishwashers.

  • Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces appliance parts and perform repairs on commercial kitchen equipment, e.g.. walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, dish machine conveyor belts, slicers, dishwashers, electric ranges, etc., as needed.

  • Maintains appliance part inventory.

  • Builds interior walls, fabricates cabinets, drawers and screens, assembles furniture. Repairs or replaces closet doors, drawers, non-fire rated doors, door locks, closers and hinges, tiles, bathroom fixtures, etc. Performs preventive maintenance.

  • Installs safety restraints on cabinets and furniture. Patches and stretches carpet, replaces broken windows and ceiling tiles, performs caulking.

  • Repairs or replaces light bulbs, ballasts, switches, plugs, light fixtures, etc. Maintains room wiring systems and emergency exit signs, adjusts timers, tests and replaces smoke detectors and emergency lights. Secures electrical wires. Repairs vacuum cleaners as needed.

  • Prepares walls for painting, patches holes, replaces dry wall, paints. Stains and refinishes wood work, such as wall paneling and furniture, etc. Assists in roof repairs, repairs or replaces tiles, performs caulking.

  • Repairs or replaces various plumbing fixtures and hardware, e.g.. faucets, shower fixtures, water fountains, garbage disposals, sinks and toilets.

  • Unclogs sluggish or stopped drains, including main drains. Performs minor repairs on water heaters.

  • Performs light welding, light vehicle maintenance. Performs utility work, e.g., installing or removing posts and signs, patching street holes with asphalt, repairing gates, etc.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers:

  • Education: Specialized or technical training.

  • Experience: 6 - 12 months.

  • Expertise:

    • Ability to communicate effectively in English.

    • Knowledge of thermodynamic laws, refrigerator cycles, electricity principles, test/detection instruments, hand/power tools, AC/DC currents, wood finishing, wiring, painting, construction, and plumbing.

    • Presents oneself professionally, in line with higher education environment.

    • In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

What We Prefer:

  • Specialized or technical training.

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in appliance repair, plumbing, HVAC, outlet repair, and/or electrical.

  • HVAC certification.

  • Experience supporting a hospitality/restaurant/retail department.

  • Experience troubleshooting/and performing basic repairs (i.e. carpentry) and painting maintenance.

  • Experience working in a fast paced environment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Ability to train students, temporary, and/or resource workers.

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating theBEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visithttps://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/.

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Education: Specialized or technical training.
Experience: Three years of experience working in a similar business environment. Position requires valid plumbing and electrical license/ certification by an accredited trade organization.
Expertise: Ability to communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of thermodynamic laws, refrigerator cycles, electricity principles, test/detection instruments, hand/power tools, AC/DC currents, wood finishing, wiring, painting, construction, and plumbing.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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