Furniture Installer

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking a Furniture Installer to join its Facilities management team. This role is responsible for managing and servicing university-owned property, supporting the university's mission through creative and collaborative campus development and maintenance. The Facilities team aims to fulfill the university's needs by managing resources effectively and delivering excellent customer service. This position may involve working independently or as part of a team to complete various work order assignments and supervisor-directed tasks, while maintaining accurate records. Responsibilities include setting up and dismantling office furniture, cubicles, modular furniture, and office equipment. The role also involves transporting various types of furniture and equipment across campus, potentially ordering and picking up materials, operating vehicles like forklifts and trucks, and assisting with minor repairs and preparations for new facilities. For the Facilities Technician II level, additional responsibilities include reading furniture office plans and drawings, performing lead activities by directing Facilities Technician I, and performing mathematical calculations for space planning and equipment arrangement. This level may also involve 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 as well as push/pull equipment on carts, 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, 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.
Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations which may include geometry or algebra such as calculating area; calculating space configuration for multiple work stations within a work location (Facilities Technician II only).
High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in roles which include described job responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete a variety of work order assignments or supervisor-assigned tasks, maintaining accurate logs or records.
Set up and break down office furniture, cubicles, modular furniture, and office equipment.
Assist with space planning, drawings, etc. as requested.
Transport a variety of office or classroom furniture and electronic/office equipment from one location to another using hands, hand carts, trucks, etc.
Order and/or pick up materials and supplies from vendors or GCU-maintained warehouse.
Operate or drive vehicles such as forklift, trucks, golf carts, gators, etc.
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.
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, schematics to understand lay out (Facilities Technician II only).
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 (Facilities Technician II only).
Perform the necessary arithmetic/mathematical calculations for office/classroom measurements and arrangements to ensure office/classroom equipment fits as designed into space (Facilities Technician II only).
Set up modular equipment and office cubicle panels ensuring electrical connectivity as well as all other electrical devices (Facilities Technician II only).
Meet with University departmental staff on pre-planning move requirements (Facilities Technician II only).