Review Vacancy
TitleC260076 - Facility Operations Assistant 1 - Stores
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $36232 Annually
Duties Description
Position Summary:
Facility Operations Assistant 1 provides support to meet the requirements of the Stores Department. Such work may consist of, but is not limited to:
• Assists in inventory tracking, ordering, receiving, and shipping of various office materials
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck, forklift or pallet jack
• Moves items to and from storerooms and/or warehouses; maintains storage areas; tracks and records package movement
• Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items. May drive delivery vehicles.
• Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records
• Cleans buildings and facilities, which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; emptying trash receptacles; washing lavatories and fixtures within; dusting and polishing wood and metal fixtures
Learn more:
• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
• Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid Class D NYS driver’s license.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.
Departmental Operation Needs:
The successful candidate should:
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Be safety conscious and aware of hazards
• Be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the campus community
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Have a general knowledge of warehouse operations
Physical Demands:
Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary.
Bending, twisting, carrying, ascend/descent ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, transport, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment.
Driving Requirements:
A Class D driver’s license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to operate a forklift, or other motorized equipment as needed.
• Experience using e-mail and other computer programs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.