General Services Journeyman — Move, Install & Event Setup

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

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.