Specialist

Pepperdine University; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu is seeking a Specialist, Moving and Setup to manage the movement of university property, furniture, and equipment across campus for events and daily operations. You will assist with event setups, coordinate moving services, and maintain records of work requests using a computerized system.

The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and university trucks, while upholding Pepperdine's mission and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or two years of professional schooling.
• 1–2 years of experience in professional delivery, moving furniture/equipment, or using a computerized work request system.
• Demonstrable experience with material handling equipment is required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs. over a short distance.
• Ability to demonstrate good English verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of safety standards in a materials handling environment.
• Full manual dexterity for the operation of University trucks/vehicles and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Event Setup: Assist the Setup Crew by placing and arranging furniture for university events.
• Moving & Logistics: Provide moving services for university business-related moves, coordinating with outside vendors for large event setups.
• Record Keeping: Track the intake and completion of all work requests using a computerized system.
• Coordination: Work with the Customer Service Specialist and Manager to implement work requests, resolve issues, and process freight problems.
• Mail Services: Assist the Mail Services team as needed.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Mission: Uphold the university's mission and the Living Pepperdine standards in all day-to-day work.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with team members.
• Service: Approach work as a service ambassador to the community with a positive attitude.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

Skills

Delivery experience

Material handling equipment

English communication

Safety standards knowledge

Trucks/vehicles operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Mail & Calendar

Job description

The Specialist, Moving and Setup, is responsible for managing and moving university property, furniture, and equipment. This includes arranging equipment and furniture for moving projects and event setups across the Malibu, Calabasas, satellite and graduate campuses.

Duties

• Event Setup: Assist the Setup Crew by placing and arranging furniture for university events.
• Moving & Logistics: Provide moving services for university business-related moves, utilizing professional equipment to handle furnishings and equipment safely and securely. This includes coordinating with outside vendors for large event setups and assisting with picking up materials for shipping.
• Record Keeping: Track the intake and completion of all work requests using a computerized system.
• Coordination: Work with the Customer Service Specialist and Manager to implement work requests, resolve customer service issues, and process freight problems and claims.
• Mail Services: Assist the Mail Services team as needed.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. This role requires operating university-owned trucks, vans, and computers.
• Mission: Uphold the university's mission and the Living Pepperdine standards in all day-to-day work.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with team members.
• Service: Approach work as a service ambassador to the community with a positive attitude.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or two years of professional schooling.
• One to two years of experience in professional delivery, moving furniture/equipment, or using a computerized work request system.
• Demonstrable experience with material handling equipment is required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs. over a short distance.
• Ability to demonstrate good English verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of safety standards in a materials handling environment.
• Full manual dexterity for the operation of University trucks/vehicles and material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate University-owned and operated trucks, vans, forklifts, pallet jacks, and computers.

Preferred:

• Good driving record with current California class "B" driver's license
• Ability to work in a noisy environment and drive for long periods of time.
• Good at working in a team environment.
• Forklift certified.
• MS Office: Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• General understanding of Google Mail and Calendar.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $21.63 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.