Materials Handler/Laborer

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking a MaterialsHandler/Laborer to load, unload, and transport materials across campus and assist with setup for events and functions, while ensuring security of items and smooth operations.

The role requires basic maintenance tasks, truck operation, and coordination with internal and external customers. High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required. The position is onsite in Montgomery, AL.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe and proper procedures for lifting, carrying and moving large items.
• Knowledge of maintenance terminology and parts specifications.
• Ability to operate and maintain dollies, hand trucks, pallet jacks and lift trucks.
• Ability to read room diagrams and directions.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and work off a ladder.
• Ability to work on occasional weekends and evenings as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport materials (e.g., lab and office equipment, office furniture, file cabinets, exhibit cases, purchased supplies)
• Operate and maintain trucks and assigned equipment used for moving
• Arrange and set up rooms for functions
• Maintain security of goods and equipment during moving operations
• Schedule and fulfill surplus pickups and deliveries
• Retrieve campus mail from USPS and deliver to campus mailroom
• Perform work related to repairing and maintaining systems, equipment, and fixtures on campus
• Assist with performing trade repairs and installs in campus buildings
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on facility systems
• Perform general maintenance and clean up tasks as assigned
• Work with internal and external customers
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and follow sets schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Manual dexterity

Reading room diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Conference Services Department at Auburn University atMontgomery is accepting applications for a MaterialsHandler/Laborer.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right onceinterviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport materials (e.g., lab and officeequipment, office furniture, file cabinets, exhibit cases,purchased supplies)
• Operate and maintain trucks and assigned equipment used formoving
• Arrange and set up rooms for functions
• Maintain security of goods and equipment during movingoperations
• Schedule and fulfill surplus pickups and deliveries
• Retrieve campus mail from USPS and deliver to campusmailroom
• Perform work related to repairing and maintaining systems,equipment, and fixtures on campus
• Assists with performing trade repairs and installs in campusbuildings
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on facilitysystems
• Perform general maintenance and clean up tasks as assigned
• Work with internal and external customers
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and follow setschedules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe and proper procedures for lifting, carryingand moving large items
• Knowledge of maintenance terminology and partsspecifications
• Ability to lift and carry large items
• Ability to operate and maintain dollies, hand trucks, palletjacks and lift trucks
• Ability to read room diagrams and directions
• Ability to write legibly and complete forms
• Ability to assist with installation, maintenance and repair awide array of common facility systems or equipment
• Ability to perform manual tasks and work off a ladder
• Ability to work on occasional weekends and evenings as deemednecessary
• Interpersonal skills

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University atMontgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t justtake our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of thebest colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Reportrecently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the Southfor the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all publicinstitutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employmentand education opportunities for all individuals without regard torace, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability,protected veteran status, genetic information, or any otherclassification protected by applicable law. The Office ofAffirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strivesto ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learningenvironment for members of the AUM community.