Events and Projects Technician

University of Richmond

17d • $18 - $21

About The Position

SUMMARY: As part of the Events, Conferences, & Support Services team, this position is responsible for physically setting up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, and office moves; and makes deliveries and performs assembly or breakdown of equipment and furnishings, as needed. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assembles and sets up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, office moves, and the president’s house, as directed. Follows diagrams and written instructions and completes work satisfactorily within timeframe required; follows established standards for courtesy, professionalism, and customer service; and safeguards master keys that provide access to all campus spaces Drives University vehicles in compliance with university vehicle operation standards to load, deliver, and unload furniture and equipment Maintains furniture, tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order. May repair furniture, as needed. Reports problems or hazards/rectifies hazards Operates various technologies and software to access work orders and instructions, and to provide feedback Trains staff members as needed QUALIFICATIONS: Performs work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated customer service skills Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Strong verbal communication and listening skills Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Excellent organizational skills General knowledge of the use of small electric and hand tools, basic furniture repair, forklifts, and the operation of various sizes of trucks General computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer software programs EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: H.S. Diploma or GED required 2-4 years’ experience in customer services, carpentry, and/or operating a forklift required Valid Virginia Driver's License with a driving record in good standing upon hire WORK HOURS: Full-time; non-exempt Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, flexibility required SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 3 (Hiring Range $17.61 to $21.13 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• General knowledge of the use of small electric and hand tools, basic furniture repair, forklifts, and the operation of various sizes of trucks
• General computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer software programs
• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years’ experience in customer services, carpentry, and/or operating a forklift required
• Valid Virginia Driver's License with a driving record in good standing upon hire

Responsibilities

• Assembles and sets up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, office moves, and the president’s house, as directed.
• Follows diagrams and written instructions and completes work satisfactorily within timeframe required; follows established standards for courtesy, professionalism, and customer service; and safeguards master keys that provide access to all campus spaces
• Drives University vehicles in compliance with university vehicle operation standards to load, deliver, and unload furniture and equipment
• Maintains furniture, tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
• May repair furniture, as needed.
• Reports problems or hazards/rectifies hazards
• Operates various technologies and software to access work orders and instructions, and to provide feedback
• Trains staff members as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees