Summer Temp - Furniture Installer

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. The GCU Facilities team aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university’s mission by developing and maintaining the GCU campus and surrounding areas. By working creatively and collaboratively, the Facilities team fulfills the needs of the university by successfully managing resources while delivering excellent customer service.

This role involves setting up and breaking down office furniture, cubicles, modular furniture, and office equipment. It also includes transporting various types of furniture and electronic/office equipment across campus, potentially ordering and picking up materials, and operating vehicles like forklifts and trucks. Minor repairs and preparation of new facilities for office moves may also be part of the duties. The role requires the ability to read furniture office plans and drawings, perform mathematical calculations for space planning, and set up modular equipment ensuring electrical connectivity. Collaboration with university departmental staff for pre-planning move requirements is also a component.

Requirements

• Must have the physical strength and capability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds independently as well as push/pull equipment on carts, climb stairs and walk long distances across campus for extended periods.
• Must be able 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, holidays as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions and occupational hazards with a 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.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• May work independently, or part of a team, to complete a variety of work order assignments or supervisor-assigned tasks, maintaining accurate logs or records.
• May work on setting up and breaking down office furniture, cubicles or modular furniture and office equipment.
• May assist with space planning, drawings, etc. as requested.
• Transports a variety of office or classroom furniture and electronic/office equipment such as: computers, phones, filing cabinets, wall art, copiers, printers, conference room equipment, removable fixtures, electronic and non-electronic white boards, televisions or monitors, receivers such as DVD or VCR players, computer servers, electronic display boards, film screens, audio-visual equipment, office-kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines, tables, chairs, shelving, etc. from one location to another using hands, hand carts, trucks, etc.
• May order and/or pick up materials and supplies from vendors or GCU-maintained warehouse.
• May operate or drive vehicles such as forklift, trucks, golf carts, gators, etc.
• May assist in preparing new facilities for office moves as needed such as minor repairs, applying paint/varnish, filling cracks/holes, replacing light fixture covers, etc.
• May operate a variety of hand or power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, power paint spray, etc.
• May read furniture office plans, drawings, schematics to understand lay out.
• May perform lead activities, providing direction to Facilities Technician I to ensure plans for office/facilities moves are executed appropriately and contacting the appropriate staff regarding issues.
• Performs the necessary arithmetic/mathematical calculations for office/classroom measurements and arrangements to ensure office/classroom equipment fits as designed into space.
• Sets up modular equipment and office cubicle panels ensuring electrical connectivity as well as all other electrical devices.
• May meet with University departmental staff on pre-planning move requirements.

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.
• For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide.
• All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.

What This Job Offers

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