Material Mover - Lead

Employment Details

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or as determined by supervisor.
• Appointment Length:
  Regular continuous / Until further notice.
• Hourly range: $13.00 – $17.50 per hour (contingent upon available funding).
• Position Type:
  Hourly.

This position will primarily support the Landscape Services Department by diverting materials from landfills such as cardboard, shredded paper, office paper, bottles, cans, pallets, etc.

• Complete work orders, collect pallets, and service trash and recycling pedestrian cans on pedestrian routes.
• Clean and maintain dumpster enclosures and perform litter pickup from campus grounds.
• Perform overtime as required, including evenings, weekends, and when the university is closed.
• Respond to emergencies and special projects which may involve difficult work conditions and irregular hours.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
• Operate in disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises, including snow and ice removal tasks.
• Use PPE such as gloves and safety glasses; promote and adhere to all safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (degree conferred on or before start date).
• Material Mover I – one year of related experience.
• Material Mover II – two years of related experience.
• Material Mover Lead – three years of related experience, including at least one year at OSU Facilities Management.

• Valid driver’s license required before hire and maintained thereafter.
• Forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
• Material Mover Lead – completion of FM Leadership Development Program.

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, positive demeanor when interacting with customers and employees.
• Proficient with  AiM  Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and mobile technology.
• Independent and capable of establishing effective working relationships with departmental representatives.
• Good decision‑making skills and ability to seek help, communicate effectively, and work safely around moving machinery.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Vocational/Technical training.
• Post‑secondary education with three to five years of related experience (e.g., moving heavy materials, landscaping/groundskeeping/waste management settings, event setup).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, 13 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers, free gym membership, a confidential employee assistance program, and more.