Asset Specialist I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The UF Surplus is responsible for the appropriate disposition and sustainability of all “information technology,” electronic, medical/scientific and furniture property surveyed out as surplus by all UF departments. UF Surplus fulfills UF's sustainability commitment by reducing UF's waste by reusing technology within UF, reselling to the public or donating to the community, and recycling technology that is no longer viable. The OPS performs the following:
Sorting and Recycling: Separate items and sort through boxes that come into UF Surplus to place items in proper locations. Items not sustainable will be palletized and sent to the E-Waste Recycler.
Online Auction Sales: Place surplus property on internet auctions that includes photographing items and listing items for sale both electronic items and furniture items on auction sites with detail write-ups.
Testing: In the PC Shop/AV Shops, an electronic diagnostic facility for UF Surplus, will evaluate, troubleshoot, clean (includes data wiping hard drives), repair, configure, optimize, upgrade, and renovate various equipment using tools and multiple software diagnostics.
Hard Drive Processing: Remove hard drives from equipment brought into the warehouse, wipe, grade or crush them.
Assists customers in the Lobby Area with auction sales and departmental transfers.

Requirements

• Physically able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures in a warehouse environment.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IT equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects when needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to project a positive and professional attitude with others.

Responsibilities

• Separate items and sort through boxes that come into UF Surplus to place items in proper locations.
• Palletize items not sustainable and send them to the E-Waste Recycler.
• Place surplus property on internet auctions, including photographing items and listing them for sale with detail write-ups.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, clean (includes data wiping hard drives), repair, configure, optimize, upgrade, and renovate various equipment using tools and multiple software diagnostics.
• Remove hard drives from equipment, wipe, grade, or crush them.
• Assist customers in the Lobby Area with auction sales and departmental transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed