Jerry Falwell Library - Facilities Summer Assistant

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position enables the Jerry Falwell Library to deliver impressive customer service by working behind the scenes on projects such as setting up for special events; investigating and tracking facility-related work orders; and stocking supplies such as water, paper, toner, and first aid kits. This position requires the ability to perform physical labor, which involves moving furniture, lifting heavy objects, and standing for long periods. The job will occasionally require the use of tools such as a screwdriver, hammer, drill, etc. The individual must be able to receive instructions and complete tasks with little supervision. This temporary, summer position reports directly to the Jerry Falwell Library Facilities Manager. Occasional special event shifts are required.

Requirements

• Able to lift and move 50 or fewer pounds is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

• Basic experience using hand tools is preferred.
• Project planning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports and follows up on building issues and work orders.
• Sets up office equipment and library furniture for events, customers, and employees.
• Keeps inventory supplies including water, first aid materials, paper, toner, and printing supplies.
• Helps other departments with opening and closing procedures.
• Assists with project planning and management to completion.
• Communicates professionally through email.
• Performs occasional light cleaning.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed