Building, Shipping, Delivery Assistant I

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Shipping, Delivery Assistant I for our Campus location in Salt Lake City. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ensuring a steady flow of equipment, materials, and supplies across departments.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing items while maintaining shipping logs and coordinating with stakeholders. A valid Utah driver’s license may be required for delivery tasks and a focus on customer service is

Qualifications

• The ability to move or manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Demonstrated human relations skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, delivery and shipping of goods from the Eccles Broadcast Center.
• Update shipping logs and maintain a consistent schedule with building stakeholders.
• Delivery schedule is 0900 to 1500, Monday to Friday.
• May drive a university vehicle to deliver and pickup goods.
• Assist with building maintenance duties as needed.
• Courier deliveries several times a week using a university car.

Skills

Heavy lifting

English literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Working Title Building, Shipping, Delivery Assistant I

Career Progression Track B

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 30

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

(Monday through Friday) 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00334 - PBS Utah

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $16.00 per hour

Close Date

Close Date 12/22/2026

Job Summary

Performs clerical and manual work involved in the receiving, inspecting, recording, storing, and issuing equipment, materials, and supplies. Ensures that an available supply of commonly used goods is stocked for various University departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, delivery and shipping of goods from the Eccles Broadcast Center.
• Must update shipping logs, work with the building stakeholders, and maintain a consistent schedule.
• The shipping and delivery schedule is from 0900am-1500pm M-F.
• Must be able to drive a university vehicle to deliver and pickup goods as needed after the shipping schedule.
• Assist with building maintenance duties, as needed.
• Courier deliveries several times a week is part of the weekly duties using a university car.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to move or manipulate heavy objects; the ability to read and write in English; demonstrated human relation skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. A knowledge of inventory control procedures would be helpful. Six months storeroom experience or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) preferred. A valid Utah Driver’s license with proof of insurability may be required for persons in positions that require delivery. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Proven reliability, experience, and consistency.
• Works well with others from all over the university.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have the ability to move or manipulate heavy objects as specified in the job posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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