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Inventory Specialist III


Job Location:

Orlando, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 24
Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at: Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

The Inventory Specialist III supports daily warehouse logistics and asset management operations for a large university telecommunications and network services environment. This role serves as the primary backup to the Telecommunications Warehouse Manager and is responsible for coordinating inventory control technology asset tracking shipping and receiving surplus processing and operational support for network infrastructure projects across campus.

Responsibilities:


Records Management Compliance and Reporting

  • Maintains accurate inventory and operational records generates reports and audit documentation and supports compliance initiatives including annual inventory audits and safety standards.

  • Ensures adherence to university policies operational procedures and security protocols while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of technology assets and associated data.


Inventory and Asset Management

  • Maintains telecommunications inventory and asset tracking systems by performing cycle counts audits and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.

  • Tracks serialized network equipment and supports procurement and receiving validation processes while ensuring compliance with university asset management policies financial accountability standards and lifecycle tracking requirements.


Warehouse Operations and Logistics

  • Performs core warehouse operations supporting telecommunications and network infrastructure including receiving inspecting unloading staging and storing incoming equipment; preparing and coordinating outbound shipments for installations deployments returns and surplus transfers; and maintaining organized safe and efficient warehouse environments.

  • Operates warehouse equipment and supports dock operations delivery coordination and material movement to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of operational and project needs.


Operational Support and Coordination

  • Supports daily operations by assisting with project logistics coordinating deliveries and priorities and serving as acting warehouse lead in the absence of management.

  • Provides guidance to temporary staff student workers or contractors supports emergency response logistics for network incidents and contributes to process improvements reporting and development of warehouse procedures and documentation.


Surplus Processing and Asset Disposition

  • Coordinates the processing and disposition of retired telecommunications and IT equipment ensuring proper documentation tracking and removal from inventory systems.

  • Supports secure handling environmentally responsible disposal and recycling of assets in partnership with university surplus functions and approved vendors in accordance with institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years of relevant experienceoran equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting or leading inventory audits cycle counts and reconciliation activities in a regulated or high-compliance environment.

  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise inventory or asset management systems.

  • Knowledge of asset lifecycle management including procurement deployment maintenance and surplus/disposition processes.

  • Experience supporting telecommunications IT or network infrastructure environments including handling serialized equipment and technical assets.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP data reconciliation reporting) and experience generating operational or audit reports.

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Information Systems Business Administration or a related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is $20.29 - $24.86 per hour. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.

All applicants mustbe authorized towork for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nationyoullplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.Youllbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to growyoullwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skillsandyoullhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers:

  • Benefitpackages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  • Retirement savings options

  • Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  • Educationassistance

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

UCF IT

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

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Veterans Preference:


Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.


As a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.


UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.


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