Surplus Specialist

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas - Denton is seeking a Surplus Specialist to join the Asset Management Surplus Operations team. The role involves receiving, inspecting, and distributing surplus items, conducting counts, and reconciling discrepancies with delivery paperwork.

Responsibilities include determining items for reuse, recycling, or auction, maintaining safe storage, and processing online sales. The job requires physical ability, data entry, and the potential to train student assistants.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related field or equivalent training/experience.
• General knowledge of warehouse safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate basic warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and distribute surplus items with physical counts.
• Maintain inventory records and reconcile paperwork.
• Determine items for campus reuse, recycling, or auction.
• Process surplus sales through online channels and support customer inquiries.
• Assist with asset removal using company vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Title: Surplus Specialist

Employee Classification: Warehouse Clerk

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Budget & Analytics

Department: UNT-Asset Management-151020

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 33800.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Asset Management Surplus Operations manages the collection, inventory, redistribution, sale, and disposal of university surplus property. The department supports campus asset recovery through warehouse operations, inventory control, customer service, online auctions, data management, and sustainable reuse and recycling practices while ensuring safe, efficient stewardship of university resources.

Position Overview

The Asset Management Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Surplus Specialist to join our Surplus team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of routine warehouse tasks including but not limited: to campus asset removal, inventory control and organizational tasks. The position will include comparing information on incoming deliveries from UNT personnel and required inventory documentation. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Receives, inspects and distributes all incoming surplus items, conducting a physical count and reconciling with the delivery paperwork any discrepancies or shortages. The position also identifies which items are for campus reuse, recycle or auction. Maintains equipment in proper operating condition and stored in a safe and secure area. Processes sales of items via an online public auction. Customer service is a priority. Works with the Surplus team to maintain proper inventory of necessary parts for warehouse and evaluates inventory items that need to be properly disposed of via surplus process on a regular basis. Data entry is required. Train and assign tasks to student assistants as needed. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all encompassing. Employee may perform other related duties, or job may change over time in accordance with the ongoing needs of the Department. Physical Job Requirements; The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, bend, and stoop. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Ability to learn or operate a forklift. Ability to use furniture dolly, hand truck and light duty tools as well as operate a 14 foot box truck as needed. Work Environment may include indoor/outdoor heat, cold, rain, etc. This job operates in a professional office environment and warehouse. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of warehouse safety guidelines. General knowledge of moving and lifting procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to use a computer. Ability to provide customer service. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to resolve conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience.


• Previous data entry and customer service experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

A valid driver's license is mandatory.

Job Duties

• Inventory Control maintaining necessary documentation


• Warehouse management sort, process and designate all incoming surplus items.


• Address all Surplus related inquiries and follow up on Surplus related issues


• Customer service


• Asset removal using company vehicles

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.


• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.


• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.


• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.


• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.


• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.


• Operating machinery and/or power tools.


• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.


• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.


• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.


• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.


• Low temperatures.


• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Work Schedule

8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please have a valid Texas driver's license. Submit current resume with application.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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