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Special Services Worker

Apply now Posting #: 4824
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Staff, Facilities

Position Title & Department:

 Special Services Worker; Facilities Management
Posting #

4824

Department Description:

The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge. 

University Description:

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:
The Special Services Worker provides routine and non-routine labor associated with the daily support of conference and Special Events, moving and distribution services, the daily maintenance of assigned areas, special areas, and special projects. Basic assembly and disassembly of furniture. Inventory tracking of furniture supplies. Proper and safe storing of furniture. May be required to assist with swimming pool maintenance and other duties needed to support the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver, set-up and strike special equipment and/or furnishings required for conferences, meetings and special events.
  • Submit daily-completed work order for supervisory review using hand held devices/computer.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and areas routinely used for special events and coordinate proper furniture arrangement in these areas.
  • Provide a high degree of customer service to internal/external customers
  • Coordinate and provide moving and delivery services of supplies, furniture, artifacts, printed matter, and equipment as directed on campus.
  • Move items to and/or from off campus locations.
  • Unload, inspect, and deliver items brought on campus by off campus carriers.
  • Related work as required and instructed.
  • Safely operate vehicles and lift truck.
  • Use proper lifting/moving techniques to handle items that are delivered/moved.
  • Must be able to understand diagrams and set up events accordingly.

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Must have a valid unrestricted Driver’s License.
  • Must comply with all applicable traffic laws, ordinances, regulations, and use safe driving practices at all times.
  • Required to work overtime and on weekends as necessary, to support evening, weekend, and holiday event requirements.  Job hour and/or workday schedule may be changed, when necessary, to meet commitments.
  • As an employee on the facilities management (FM) team, you may be assigned to work in any department within FM, based on business and staffing needs.
  • Employee is required to wear a uniform.
  • Must have a full understanding of the Hazardous Communications program and the information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets and all warning labels.
  • Consistently follow safety practices appropriate to the trade and comply with the rules and regulations established by the University, state, and federal agencies.
  • May be asked to work in the vicinity of laboratories that may contain bio-hazardous, radioactive, or other potentially hazardous substances where detectable amounts of chemicals and materials, known by the state of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm, can be found.

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.  For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2yr. related job experience, preferably with conference and event operations.
  • Must be able to speak, write and understand oral and written instructions in English.
  • Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to complete forms and conduct simple inventories of supplies and equipment utilizing a computer, tablet or other hand-held device.
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work without close supervision.
  • Must demonstrate ability and experience in operating all mechanical equipment related to the trade.
  • Must be able to maintain good working relationships with students, faculty and staff and adhere to all University policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience in conference and special events procedures and/or protocols.
  • Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to follow-up as well as communicate to FM supervision and the campus community.
Posting Salary:

$18.80 - $20.89 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:
Resume Required
 
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload a resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review.  If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
Additional Details:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled 

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

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