General Services

Centre College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre College is seeking a General Services Technician to support Facilities Management on campus. The role includes event setup, furniture handling, deliveries, and building maintenance tasks across a dynamic collegiate environment.

You will work independently and as part of a team, ensuring safe, efficient operations, timely responses to work orders, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and external vendors. This is a on‑site, full‑time position in Danville, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Experience in event setup, material handling, moving services, warehouse operations, facilities maintenance, or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, arrange, and remove tables, chairs, staging, and other equipment for campus events.
• Transport, load, unload, and assemble furniture and equipment as needed.
• Receive, store, inventory, and distribute furniture, equipment, and supplies; maintain storage areas and records.
• Clean and maintain gutters, rooftops, and other building areas; assist with seasonal maintenance.
• Operate light and medium‑duty vehicles and equipment; assist with shipping, receiving, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors and provide access for contractors; assist with mail and deliveries.
• Follow safety policies and PPE usage; support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Man lifts

Job description

Join Centre College as we recruit exceptional faculty and staff! At Centre, we seek passionate and qualified individuals committed to fostering academic excellence, vibrant community, and inclusive growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development. Our collegial environment values diversity of perspectives, encourages meaningful discourse and celebrates the unique contributions of each community member. Under the general supervision of the General Services Leader, the General Services Technician performs a variety of manual, operational, and support duties for Facilities Management.

This position plays a critical role in supporting campus operations through event setup and breakdown, furniture moving and storage, building maintenance assistance, material deliveries, gutter cleaning, and other general services functions that contribute to a safe, efficient, and welcoming campus environment. Duties are performed independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Event and Campus Support: Set up, arrange, and remove tables, chairs, staging, and other equipment for campus events, meetings, and special functions. Assist the Special Events Facilitator with the setup and breakdown of large campus events. Transport, load, unload, and assemble furniture and equipment as needed. Provide support for faculty, staff, student, and community events to ensure timely and successful event execution.
• Furniture, Storage, and Delivery Operations: Receive, verify, store, inventory, and distribute furniture, equipment, and supplies. Maintain organized storage areas and inventory records for furniture and related materials. Install, relocate, and remove furniture in residence halls, offices, classrooms, and other campus facilities. Operate light and medium-duty vehicles to transport materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout campus. Assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to support Facilities Management activities. Deliver materials and supplies to campus departments in response to work order requests.
• Building and Grounds Maintenance: Clean and maintain gutters, downspouts, rooftops, and other building areas by removing leaves, debris, and obstructions. Perform seasonal maintenance activities to help protect campus buildings and infrastructure. Support pest control activities and coordinate access for outside contractors and service providers as required. Provide assistance to the grounds crew with emergency response activities during inclement weather and other campus emergencies.
• Fleet and Equipment Support: Maintain and distribute annual vehicle registration and insurance documentation for fleet vehicles. Assist with minor vehicle service needs, including jump‑starting vehicles when necessary. Operate forklifts, man lifts, and other equipment safely and efficiently after receiving appropriate training. Pick up parts, supplies, and materials needed by Facilities Management staff and trades personnel.
• Vendor and Operational Support: Coordinate with contracted vendors and service providers, including pest control, elevator maintenance, fire alarm service, and other contractors requiring campus access. Provide timely access to restricted areas when a college representative is required. Assist with mail, package, and material deliveries between campus locations and external facilities.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow all College safety policies, procedures, and training requirements. Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices at all times. Maintain a safe and professional work environment. Perform duties in a manner that supports the College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Marginal Duties: Perform trash and recycling support duties for Facilities Management shop areas. Assist other Facilities Management departments as workload and operational needs require. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required. Experience in event setup, material handling, moving services, warehouse operations, facilities maintenance, or related work preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts, man lifts, and other equipment safely. Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heights. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. Mobility throughout campus is required.

Essential Employee Requirement

Facilities Management provides critical services necessary for the safety and operation of the College. Employees in this position are considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work during inclement weather, emergencies, and other situations that impact campus operations.

Centre provides a supportive, engaging setting where faculty and staff thrive as we advance our shared mission: preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Join our community and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non‑discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies.

Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff.

The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.

Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150‑acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu