Special Services Worker

The Special Services Worker provides routine and non-routine labor associated with the daily support of conference and Special Events moving and distribution services the daily maintenance of assigned areas special areas and special projects. Basic assembly and disassembly of furniture. Inventory tracking of furniture supplies. Proper and safe storing of furniture. May be required to assist with swimming pool maintenance and other duties needed to support the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver set up and strike special equipment and/or furnishings required for conferences meetings and special events.
• Submit daily-completed work order for supervisory review using hand held devices/computer.
• Clean and maintain equipment and areas routinely used for special events and coordinate proper furniture arrangement in these areas.
• Provide a high degree of customer service to internal/external customers.
• Coordinate and provide moving and delivery services of supplies furniture artifacts printed matter and equipment as directed on campus.
• Move items to and/or from off campus locations.
• Unload inspect and deliver items brought on campus by off campus carriers.
• Related work as required and instructed.
• Safely operate vehicles and lift truck.
• Use proper lifting/moving techniques to handle items that are delivered/moved.
• Must be able to understand diagrams and set up events accordingly.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid unrestricted Drivers License.
• Must comply with all applicable traffic laws ordinances regulations and use safe driving practices at all times.
• Required to work overtime and on weekends as necessary to support evening weekend and holiday event requirements. Job hour and/or workday schedule may be changed when necessary to meet commitments.
• As an employee on the facilities management (FM) team you may be assigned to work in any department within FM based on business and staffing needs.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform.
• Must have a full understanding of the Hazardous Communications program and the information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets and all warning labels.
• Consistently follow safety practices appropriate to the trade and comply with the rules and regulations established by the University state and federal agencies.
• May be asked to work in the vicinity of laboratories that may contain bio-hazardous radioactive or other potentially hazardous substances where detectable amounts of chemicals and materials known by the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm can be found.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years related job experience preferably with conference and event operations.
• Must be able to speak write and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid unrestricted Drivers License.

Performance Expectations- Knowledge Skills andAbilities:

• Must be able to complete forms and conduct simple inventories of supplies and equipment utilizing a computer tablet or other hand-held device.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work without close supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability and experience in operating all mechanical equipment related to the trade.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with students faculty and staff and adhere to all University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in conference and special events procedures and/or protocols.
• Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to follow-up as well as communicate to FM supervision and the campus community.

40 Hours per week

Closing date:Open until filled