General Services Journeyman

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a General Services Journeyman in the Special Operations unit to support moving, deliveries, and setup for events and remodeling projects on campus.

You will operate forklifts and other equipment, assist carpenters and painters, and help maintain safety standards while complying with city and state codes. A CA driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months of related experience.
• Less than one year of experience in moving furniture and general maintenance.
• Experience driving 1 12 ton trucks.
• Ability to learn city/state building codes and OSHA rules.
• Valid CA driver's license with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience; DMV pull notice.

Responsibilities

• Moves, picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and/or other materials. Arranges access for furniture moves and relocates office furniture and equipment.
• Assists with university events set‑up and break‑down.
• Assists with remodeling projects, including demolition; disposes of furniture and materials as needed.
• Hangs banners and signs; fixes plexiglass maps as needed.
• Operates forklifts and heavy moving equipment; uses pallet-jacks and other tools as required.
• Assists other trades with a variety of duties under supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned; USC may change duties.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Skills

Driving

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Learning ability

Team support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Jackhammers

Plexiglass fixtures

Job description

USC Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a General Services Journeyman to join its team!

About USC FPM

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development/Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

The Work You Will Do

The General Services Journeyman with the Special Operations unit is responsible for moving, picking‑up, delivering, and/or installing equipment, furniture, and/or other materials, as assigned. This role is involved with university events set‑up, as well as special transportation and delivery services requests. May also be assigned with hanging banners and signage, assisting with remodeling projects, including demolition, and other tasks, as assigned.

Job Accountabilities:

• Moves, picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and/or other materials. Arranges access for furniture moves, as needed. Relocates office furniture, equipment, machines, lab materials, etc., as needed. Installs modular furniture and objects such as framed art on walls, as appropriate. Delivers and installs rental equipment and furniture, as assigned. Repairs custom equipment, as needed.


• Assists with event set‑up and break‑down.


• Assists with remodeling projects, including demolition. Disposes of furniture and materials, as needed, according to university and state standards and guidelines.


• Hangs banners and signs from buildings and trees, as assigned. Fixes plexiglass maps, as needed.


• Operates forklifts and other heavy moving equipment. Operates specialized tools (e.g., jackhammers, pallet-jacks, etc.) as required.


• Assists other trades such as carpenters, painters, etc. with a variety of duties related to trade, under supervision.


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.


• In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent; combined work experience and education as equivalent.


• 0 - 6 months of related experience.


• Less than one year of experience in moving furniture and general maintenance.


• Experience driving 1 12 ton trucks.


• Demonstrated ability to learn city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, university standards and other requirements for work place safety.


• Valid CA driver's license required with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information, please visit the policy website

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience

The hourly pay rate for this position is $19.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.