Moving Assistant

Job Description

Reporting to the Buildings Services Manager the Moving Assistant is responsible for moving hauling and storing various office items and equipment throughout the University and will operate moving equipment such as trucks forklifts and hand operated tools. Disassembles and assembles furniture and/or equipment. This is a designated emergency personnel position and employee must report during emergency and inclement weather situations.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the universitys motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

Previous experience delivering and assembling furniture.
Must have knowledge of moving and hauling practices.
Must have valid drivers license with good driving record.
Ability to operate large trucks (including commercial fork trucks) and other equipment used in moving.
Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 100 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; and work for long periods of time standing walking reaching bending pushing/pulling.
Ability to communicate effectively have good team work skills and be able to understand comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
This is a designated emergency personnel position and employee must report during emergency and inclement weather situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with a moving company.
Previous experience in university or large commercial setting.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$38000-$44000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 18 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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