Assistant Manager, Vending Services

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Manager - Vending Services

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the operational personnel and financial activities of Vending Services. Oversee and perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and repair of vending machines. Assist in managing day-to-day operations to ensure efficient service delivery equipment functionality and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with manager to oversee daily operations and maintain operations records.
• Serve as acting manager during shift coverage or in the absence of the Vending Services Manager to ensure continuity of operations.
• Assist with management of student employees to include assigning routes and schedules hiring discipline etc. Ensure accuracy on time entry.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical and technical issues with vending machines to ensure timely and effective repairs. Maintain records and monitor vending machines.
• Perform parts replacements and make necessary software adjustments to complete vending machine repairs and restore full functionality. Maintain training materials for machine repair procedures.
• Receive deliveries and oversee staff in the verification and check-in of delivered goods.
• Provide training on the use of internal software and devices; troubleshoot user issues to ensure effective system utilization.
• Assist with warehouse operations and inventory management including tracking and organizing spare parts for vending machine maintenance and repairs.
• Provide maintenance and technical support for laundry service equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime.
• Provide customer service in person over the phone and via email with internal customers and external suppliers and vendors.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• May be required to serve as a backup delivery driver as needed to support operations.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Work Prioritization & Management
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Quality Orientation
• Initiative
• Organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate Degree

Experience: 2 years work-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required licensure certification registration or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with vending machine repair and maintenance or technical knowledge in refrigeration and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations sanitation practices and proper handling procedures for packaged foods and beverages.

Knowledge of:

• Policies and practices of a wide range of supply vendors.
• Campus department locations.
• Supplies equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
• Product ordering and rotation practices and procedures.
• Record keeping practices and procedures.
• Inventory control methods processes and procedures.
• Traffic patterns for vending machine placement.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Supervisory skills.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Drive motor vehicles.
• Follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Make independent management and routine procedural decisions.
• Identify and resolve routine operational problems.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records.
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Resolve customer complaints or concerns.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Standard office and warehouse environment; regular travel throughout campus; occasional operation of University vehicles may operate vending machines or other warehouse equipment as needed.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

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