Surplus and Events Technician; Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

** Job Description Summary
** This position is responsible for assisting with the movement, setup, breakdown, and storage of University surplus items, and campus events. This position must provide a consistently high level of customer service and possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with university customers across all levels. The Surplus and Events Technician is a highly collaborative, customer-focused member of the Facilities Services Team, working under general supervision.

* This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
** Job Description
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* Essential Functions:

*** Assist with surplus management including the collection, transportation, and delivery of University surplus goods as needed.
* Assist with moving furniture/equipment needed for faculty and staff work location changes as well as resetting room furniture in residence halls as needed.  + Includes temporarily relocating furniture, and other campus equipment for events

Assist in the delivery, setup, breakdown, movement, and storage of event-related supplies and equipment for indoor and outdoor events, both on and off Reynolda campus such as:

Trash and recycling cans, power cords, cable covers, event-specific supplies, tables, chairs, podiums, stages, stanchions, signs, coat racks, flooring, stairs, and other requested equipment.
* Operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, dollies, carts, and other moving equipment.
* Operate large box trucks, standard-size trucks, and gas-operated ‘golf-cart’ vehicles.
* Staff, organize and assist during open surplus hours each week.
* Complete assigned work via the work order system, inputting hours, and notes as needed.
* Clean and maintain work spaces and warehouse facilities including sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, bathroom upkeep, and other general maintenance as assigned.  
** Other Functions
*** Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.
* Reports any safety concerns to the appropriate Supervisor and the Director of Environmental Health and Safety if necessary.
* Upholds the principles of inclusiveness, diversity, dialogue, collegiality, respect, knowledge, integrity, learning, awareness, and responsiveness.
* Responsible for keeping work vehicles clean and in good operating condition.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.  
** Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
*** High school diploma or GED with one-year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
* Ability to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
* Possesses strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with university customers across all levels.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills. Must be flexible and adaptable to work as part of an integrated team to achieve goals and objectives.
* Must be able to meet requirements of the University's automobile insurance, must have a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation to and from work Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, and equipment, as well as all required safety precautions.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule with the potential of overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Familiarity with Microsoft (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Google Drive, Google Calendar, and any web browser.
* Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.  
** Preferred…