Mover I

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid days off

Job summary

The University of Arizona’s Facilities Services, Events department, is seeking a career-minded mover to support campus events by loading, delivering, and setting up equipment across the university. You will work on a 40-hour schedule and may be required to drive university vehicles daily, with evenings and weekends expected.

We offer comprehensive benefits, annual leave, and tuition reduction programs for employees and qualified family members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive per University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading of equipment.
• Deliver tables, chairs, podiums, stages, linens and other equipment from warehouses to event sites.
• Set up and remove seating and equipment for special events.
• Drive trucks to transport furniture, equipment, and materials to and from event locations.
• Operate liftgates on trucks as needed for loading and unloading purposes.
• May maintain vehicles and moving equipment.
• Provide support in maintaining and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist with client questions or concerns.
• Help maintain accurate records of deliveries and pickups.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University Facility Services Events department is looking for a career minded candidate to join our team as a Mover. The Special Events Team cares for the beautiful University of Arizona campus, employees, and campus community. We are interested in applicants who are passionate about the fun and exciting world of Special Events. From sporting events to special dinners our staff ensures the clean and orderly planning of special events at the University. Our work is done on the beautiful U of A campus holding to our core values of inclusion, compassion, determination, adaptability, exploration, and integrity. We provide employees with an amazing and nurturing environment, pristine tools of the trade, opportunities for training and growth, and excellent benefits and paid days off. If you can see yourself in a job on campus, we invite you to apply.

Note: All special events employees are required to drive University vehicles daily as part of their primary functions. This position requires evening and weekend work.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in theloading and unloading of equipment.
• Deliveringneeded things like tables, chairs, podiums, stages, linens and other equipmentfrom warehouses to event sites for planned events.
• Sets up andremoves seating and equipment for special events.
• Drive trucks totransport furniture, equipment, and materials to and from event locations.
• Operate liftgates on trucks as needed for loading and unloading purposes.
• May maintainvehicles and moving equipment.
• Provide supportin maintaining and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Deliverexceptional customer service and assist with client questions or concerns.
• Help maintainaccurate records of deliveries and pickups.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and transport a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to workin extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .
• Must work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience.

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 2

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level OC1

Job Family Facilities Mgmt & Services

Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 9/21/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 8/21/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].