Listing Summary

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Coordinates and executes department equipment pickup and delivery within the University. Assists in loading and unloading of materials such as computers, technology equipment, boxed materials, furniture, and other items as requested within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, or other handling equipment to move items within the storage facility. Routinely interacts with all constituents within the University community.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes delivery and removal of University property from campus departments as requested via the asset management system service requests
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and duties in support of various services provided by department
• Loads and unloads vehicles by hand or by use of hand truck or dolly
• Properly secures items for transportation and unloading
• Positions items within workspaces according to established guidelines
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Works effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changes in priorities
• Follows through and carries out assignments

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Forklift certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Ability to operate various equipment related to role and department

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $14.66 to $15.50 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to drive KSU vehicles (gator, golf carts, etc.) to different areas on campus

Able to work outdoors in all types of weather

Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, interpret campus maps and basic drawings

Able to use a variety of standard power and hand tools safely and efficiently as needed

Wears the appropriate safety and protective equipment

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Has knowledge of commonly used practices, procedures and safety protocols within a particular field to include all areas of distribution, warehouse, surplus, and inventory

Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products; maintaining a safe environment

Knowledge of proper and safe use of equipment, tools, etc.

Understands and applies University and Departmental policies and procedures

Skills

Strong interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written) and time management skills

Basic proficiency in computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, asset management system)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.