Jerry Falwell Library - Facilities Summer Assistant

This position enables the Jerry Falwell Library to deliver impressive customer service by working behind the scenes on projects such as setting up for special events; investigating and tracking facility‑related work orders; and stocking supplies such as water, paper, toner, and first aid kits.

This position requires the ability to perform physical labor, which involves moving furniture, lifting heavy objects, and standing for long periods. The job will occasionally require the use of tools such as a screwdriver, hammer, drill, etc. The individual must be able to receive instructions and complete tasks with little supervision.

This temporary, summer position reports directly to the Jerry Falwell Library Facilities Manager. Occasional special event shifts are required.

• Reports and follows up on building issues and work orders.
• Sets up office equipment and library furniture for events, customers, and employees.
• Keeps inventory supplies including water, first aid materials, paper, toner, and printing supplies.
• Helps other departments with opening and closing procedures.
• Assists with project planning and management to completion.
• Communicates professionally through email.
• Performs occasional light cleaning.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

• Able to lift and move 50 or fewer pounds is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Basic experience using hand tools is preferred.
• Project planning experience is preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer and scheduling skills.

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Required to travel to local and campus locations. May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate‑controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The working environment may also include the facilitation of outdoor events. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.

Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Part time. Onsite.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective…