Conference Services Assistant

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Conference Services Assistant.

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is to serve as a fulltime Conferences Services Assistant for the Agricultural Technology Conference Center (ATCC) and occasionally C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center by performing routine cleaning services assisting with preparation setup and serving of food for events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be a direct report to the Conference Center Director.
• Assist the Conference/Event Logistics Coordinator and Plant Operations with maintaining appearance/cleanliness of event space and meeting rooms at ATCC and occasionally Pettigrew Center.
• Ensure needed supplies are available for setup at the ATCC
• At the ATCC this individual will also be responsible for unlocking doors for meeting rooms used during evening events and locking all rooms not being used including entry/exit doors.
• Coordinate with the university Plant Operations and Custodian Services for university events setup and maintenance occasionally at the Pettigrew Center.
• Assist with other duties in absence of assigned facility personnel (ans. Phone etc.)

other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• 12 years of workrelated experience.
• Valid drivers license.
• Good communication skills (verbal written and listening).
• Ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work fulltime during the day as well as on a rotating flexible schedule that requires working extended workdays weekends and some holidays.
• Works under a range of temperature condition.
• Requires being able to work rapidly and efficiently during rush periods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand or walk for an extended amount of time.
• Lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Arrange and move tables occasionally.
• Use hands frequently for grasping pushing or pulling.
• Bend squat kneel climb stairs reach overhead lift overhead.

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