Furniture Installer

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up and breaking down office furniture, cubicles, modular furniture, and office equipment. The position may also assist with space planning and drawings. Responsibilities include transporting various types of office and classroom furniture and equipment, ordering and picking up materials, and operating vehicles such as forklifts and golf carts. Additionally, the role may involve minor facility repairs, painting, and operating hand and power tools. For Facilities Technician II, responsibilities include reading furniture office plans, performing lead activities, directing Facilities Technician I, and meeting with University departmental staff for pre-planning move requirements.

Requirements

• Physical strength and capability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to push/pull equipment on carts.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk long distances across campus for extended periods.
• Ability to read drawings, space plans, or blueprints with good spatial recognition.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively with team partners.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions and occupational hazards.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines and/or precautions.
• Good customer service orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions or directions from others.
• Ability to cope effectively with changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Must pass background checks.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen, or hand-held device display.
• Ability to communicate (send and receive information) with coworkers and supervisory staff.
• Ability to translate and decode information, requirements, instructions, and ambiguous information.
• Requires knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including geometry or algebra (Facilities Technician II only).
• Ability to cope with demands and changing priorities and adjust as needed.
• Constantly vigilant of safety precautions and prevention of injuries.
• Requires mental acuity for planning, organizing, and coordinating projects; conducting mathematical calculations; multi-tasking; using judgment; formulating recommendations; problem solving; expressing ideas; composing communications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in roles which include described job responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to complete work order assignments or supervisor-assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate logs or records.
• Set up and break down office furniture, cubicles, modular furniture, and office equipment.
• Assist with space planning and drawings as requested.
• Transport office or classroom furniture and electronic/office equipment using hands, hand carts, trucks, etc.
• Order and/or pick up materials and supplies from vendors or warehouse.
• Operate vehicles such as forklift, trucks, golf carts, gators, etc.
• Assist in preparing new facilities for office moves, including minor repairs, painting, filling cracks/holes, and replacing light fixture covers.
• Operate a variety of hand or power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, power paint spray, etc.
• Read furniture office plans, drawings, and schematics to understand layout (Facilities Technician II).
• Perform lead activities, providing direction to Facilities Technician I (Facilities Technician II).
• Contact appropriate staff regarding issues (Facilities Technician II).
• Perform mathematical calculations for office/classroom measurements and arrangements (Facilities Technician II).
• Set up modular equipment and office cubicle panels ensuring electrical connectivity (Facilities Technician II).
• Meet with University departmental staff on pre-planning move requirements (Facilities Technician II).

Benefits

• GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.
• As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.
• The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED