Job Description:

Position Number:

01322W

Position Title:

Moving and Event Services Worker

Employment Category:

Full Time Operational

Location:

William & Mary

Department:

951400 Building Services

Unit Mission Statement:

The mission of Business Affairs is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, Business Affairs maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.


Facilities Management is an integral element of the Business Affairs team and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Position Summary:

The Moving and Storage Worker position provides moving and storage support to faculty, students, staff, alumni, community organizations, and others.


Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform moving and storage activities as per work order requests.


• Assist with the maintenance of inventory records, logs, and other documentation.


• Load and unload furniture and equipment from campus facilities onto trucks.


• Manually move furniture and materials in the warehouse and other storage areas.


• Assemble and disassemble furniture, and make minor repairs.


• Transport materials to the appropriate destination.


• Assemble, set up, and break down furniture and event items, as requested and scheduled.


• Provide collection, transport, and cleanup support after events.


• Support department emergency recovery efforts.


• Work outside to remove snow, ice, and/or storm debris from entrances, steps, and sidewalks.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is non-exempt and eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and University policy. This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled).


• This position often works a non-traditional schedule including mandatory overtime. Flexibility in scheduling and availability to accommodate special events, emergencies, and/or unscheduled work assignments, which typically include working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, is required.


• Must be able to sit (while driving) and stand for extended periods of time; walk, climb stairs, bend and twist from the waist and knees, reach with hands and arms, push and pull, and stoop, kneel, and crouch.


• Must frequently lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 75 pounds, with and without assistance.


• Must be able to work in varying temperatures and weather.


• This position has been designated as essential and may require reporting to work when the university is officially closed, weekends, and/or holidays are required.

Essential Designation:

Yes

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Restricted?:

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position

Position Term:

12 month - Continuing

Position Months:

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Driver's license and two years of driving experience are required.


• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively and understand others.


• Ability to display good customer skills.


• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, and work independently on assigned tasks.


• Basic computer skills, with the ability to respond, create and send emails.


• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly without assistance, and to lift and move over 75 lbs. with assistance and/or by using the appropriate tools.


• Ability to operate a forklift and heavy equipment.


• Demonstrated ability and skills to drive safely to and from destinations, following traffic regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to perform light maintenance and make furniture repairs, using hand and power tools.


• Demonstrated experience in material handling or staging and tearing down event set-ups.


• Experience using MS Word and Excel.

Is the position remote work eligible?:

Not eligible

Remote Work Disclaimer:

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range:

Up to $34,000; commensurate with experience.

Advertised Pay Range Statement:

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range:

U02

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date:

03/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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