Surplus and Events Technician, Facilities and Campus Services

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Assist with surplus management including the collection transportation and delivery of University surplus goods as needed.

• Assist with moving furniture/equipment needed for faculty and staff work location changes as well as resetting room furniture in residence halls as needed. Includes temporarily relocating furniture and other campus equipment for events

• Assist in the delivery setup breakdown movement and storage of event-related supplies and equipment for indoor and outdoor events both on and off Reynolda campus such as:

  • Trash and recycling cans power cords cable covers event-specific supplies tables chairs podiums stages stanchions signs coat racks flooring stairs and other requested equipment.

• Operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks dollies carts and other moving equipment.

• Operate large box trucks standard-size trucks and gas-operated golf-cart vehicles.

• Staff organize and assist during open surplus hours each week.

• Complete assigned work via the work order system inputting hours and notes as needed.

• Clean and maintain workspaces and warehouse facilities including sweeping mopping dusting trash removal bathroom upkeep and other general maintenance as assigned.

Other Functions

• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.

• Reports any safety concerns to the appropriate Supervisor and the Director of Environmental Health and Safety if necessary.

• Upholds the principles of inclusiveness diversity dialogue collegiality respect knowledge integrity learning awareness and responsiveness.

• Responsible for keeping work vehicles clean and in good operating condition.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education Knowledge Skills Ability:

• High school diploma or GED with one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with university customers across all levels.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adaptable to work as part of an integrated team to achieve goals and objectives.

• Must be able to meet requirements of the Universitys automobile insurance must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to and from work

• Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques tools and equipment as well as all required safety precautions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with the potential of overtime including nights weekends and holidays.

• Familiarity with Microsoft (Excel Word and PowerPoint) Google Drive Google Calendar and any web browser.
  Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate monitor interface and troubleshoot systems as required.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Ability to drive and safely operate heavy equipment such as box trucks pick-up trucks forklifts boom lifts and loaders.

• Familiarity with generators and light towers.

Accountabilities

• This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity in the event of campus emergencies disasters or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in Wake Forest Universitys Inclement Weather and Other Unusual Conditions Policy. May occasionally be responsible for the supervision of temporary help.

• Update work orders with hours and notes promptly via Asset Essentials and tablet.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move furniture and other items.

• Constant lifting carrying and bending. Stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing pulling lifting grasping feeling hearing repetitive motions.

• Visual acuity necessary to safely operate motor vehicles heavy equipment and tools.

Environmental Conditions

• Subject to outside environmental conditions: extreme heat cold and atmospheric conditions.

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employees supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact .

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