Facilities Assistant

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering (ECEE) welcomes applications for a Facilities Assistant! This role will work with the Laboratory and Facilities Coordinator within ECEE in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The responsibilities include staging and moving furniture and equipment, supporting the property surplus/disposal process, issuing facilities work requests and following up on completion, assisting with property inventory, and other miscellaneous facilities issues.

This is a 50% appointment. The position will work fully on campus (no remote work possible), however flexible scheduling is available.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Process facilities service requests as needed and follow up on their completion, keeping collaborators advised of the status.
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment as necessary for various department spaces and purposes.
• Collaborate with the Facilities and Lab Coordinator to manage the storage facility.
• Prepare and process property disposals or surplus.
• Assist with property and equipment inventory control and reporting.
• Aid in securing equipment and peripherals to prevent theft (e.g., computer equipment in teaching labs).
• Support with the removal of locks on lockers and other storage items after students leave campus.

• Attend facilities and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.

• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

• Ability to lift, push, pull 50-100 lbs.
• Ability to work in musty, dark, or dusty conditions.
• Digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to thrive independently as well as on a team.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Approachable and highly customer service oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences with ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.

• Experience with facilities project tracking.
• Proficiency with Excel.

The salary range for this 50% time position is $25,000 - $27,500. If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class/series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits: medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. Explore additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.