Asset Specialist I

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an Asset Specialist I for the UF Surplus Inbound Crew on the Main Campus in Gainesville. The role involves moving surplus equipment, inspecting items, and updating inventory records to ensure accurate asset management.

Responsibilities include photographing and preparing items for public auction, supporting recycling efforts, and assisting in transfers or donations. A Florida driver’s license is required, with a health assessment and adherence to UF Surplus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of relevant experience.
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives to campus locations to remove surplus equipment and delivers to UF Surplus warehouse.
• Review equipment on-site and verify surplus items per pick-up report; tag and scan into inventory system.
• Update Asset Management database with surplus property data to maintain records.
• Prepare, photograph, and input item specs for public auction/Direct Sales; monitor auction for errors and inquiries.
• Assist in recycling operations: palletize, scan decals, wrap, and load items using forklift as needed.
• Assist in transfers to UF departments, donations, online auctions, or recycling; answer questions and resolve disputes.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Computer software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job no: 541357
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 64405002 - FAFA-AM-SURPLUS AUXILIARY

Classification Title:

Asset Specialist I

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

The UF Surplus Inbound Crew is responsible for the appropriate disposition and sustainability of all property surveyed out as surplus by all UF departments. The Asset Specialist performs the following:

• Drives to various locations on campus as scheduled to remove surplus equipment and delivers the property to UF Surplus warehouse. The position reviews the equipment on-site and verifies that the correct surplus equipment, per the pick-up report, and tags and scans into the inventory system following all UF Surplus guidelines.
• Update and input status of surplus property data into Asset Management database pertaining to surplus property to accurately maintain the property records.
• Make ready, photograph, enter and update Asset Management database for item specifications before placing them on public auction website (includes Direct Sales). Monitor the UF Surplus public auction for item specification errors, omissions, customer inquiries and appropriate item volume listing.
• Assists recycling by palletizing electronic and other equipment, which includes scanning decals into lots and removing capital and attractive decals, stacking equipment, wrapping for safe transport, and when required loading by forklift into semi-trailer or box truck for shipment to certified commercial recycling companies. Sort through boxes and placing items into the appropriate areas.
• Assist customers with equipment through transfers to UF departments, donations to non-profit organizations, sales by online auctions, or recycle to certified recycle companies. Actions related include the following: make ready electronic items for transfer to other UF Departments; answering customer questions in all areas; trouble shooting issues; and resolving disputes when they arise.
• Assists in obtaining surplus property from the warehouse to the loading dock for customers and assists in loading property in customers’ vehicles, which occasionally may require the use of a forklift for large items from UF Surplus Warehouse.

$16.83/hour to $20.00/hour

Preferred:

The individual is preferred to be knowledgeable with warehouse operations, have strong computer software proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Ability to organize and coordinate work activities; to follow written and verbal instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others; and to project a positive and professional attitude with others.

A Valid Florida Drivers License is required.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 15 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.