Computer Surplus Specialist; Part-Time

Working Title: Computer Surplus Specialist (Part-Time)

State Role

Title:

Store and Warehouse Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Finance

Department: 300336 - Surplus Computing Equipment

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 12/16/2025

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC):
  Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks:
  The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings:
  The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way. Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

The Office of Fixed Assets and Surplus Property at James Madison University is accepting applications for a part-time Computer Surplus Specialist. This is a part-time wage position with a flexible working schedule, working up to 29 hours per week. Work is conducted Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am and 5pm. The Computer Surplus Specialist is responsible for picking up surplus computer equipment from various locations on campus, updating departmental databases, and processing equipment for recycling or re-issue.

The position provides superior customer service to university departments and external customers.

• Processing departmental surplus computer equipment forms in an Access database to create work orders and scheduling pickup of equipment from various locations on campus.
• Verifying information on forms with items being picked up to ensure only approved items are surplused.
• Using departmental van to pick up and transport surplus equipment to the warehouse for processing (from laptop, all-in-one and desktop computers to printers and servers).
• Recording computer equipment receipts into a database for monthly reporting of surplused equipment to IT for updating their system.
• Maintaining security of all equipment under the responsibility of Computer Surplus.
• Processing equipment for recycling by entering information into spreadsheet manifest, palletizing equipment, shrink wrapping, and moving pallet to temporary storage area of warehouse.
• Working with electronics recycler staff during scheduled appointment to ensure complete manifest of equipment is picked up.
• Working with JMU IT to have newer technology computer equipment tested for possible re-issue to campus and recording equipment in departmental databases when re‑issued to departments.
• Completing departmental forms for transfers out of Computer Surplus.
• Communicating regularly with Fixed Assets and Surplus Property staff and responding to email messages received through Computer Surplus departmental mailbox on daily basis.
• Frequent customer interaction, both on the phone and in person.
• Assisting with annual inventory of Computer Surplus equipment that is active in the fixed assets system.
• Assisting with Surplus Property special projects and sales as requested.

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