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Utility Worker I
Job ID: 291177
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
University Operations
Job Summary
Utility Worker I (Logistics) position will be initially assigned to the moving and setup area of University Operations and Event Services. This role performs manual, unskilled, and semi-skilled work involving moving furniture, delivering supplies and equipment, event and office setups, and other duties as assigned. Tasks do not require a high degree of manipulative skill. However, as the candidate gains more experience, employees may be assigned more difficult tasks.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Walks assigned areas of campus to inspect furniture and equipment for damage, reporting findings so that repairs can be scheduled.; Delivers freight, furniture, and supplies based on customer requests and work order assignments.; Assists with special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture or equipment for special events on or off campus.; Reads work orders and follows instructions.; Assists in emergency preparations, such as clearing snow, ice, felled trees and limbs, etc. from sidewalks, roadways, and driveways.; Operates delivery trucks or other equipment to assist in loading or moving materials and products.; Works with moving and set up teams and groundskeeping teams.; Serve as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University.; Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $27,836 - $29,816 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. or more.; Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous manual tasks.; Ability to operate warehouse, delivery, and power equipment, such as hand trucks, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc.; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.; A valid driver's license is required for this position.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact John Camp, Hiring Manager, via email at [email protected]
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=291177&PostingSeq=1
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Job Description
Utility Worker I
Job ID: 291177
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
University Operations
Job Summary
Utility Worker I (Logistics) position will be initially assigned to the moving and setup area of University Operations and Event Services. This role performs manual, unskilled, and semi-skilled work involving moving furniture, delivering supplies and equipment, event and office setups, and other duties as assigned. Tasks do not require a high degree of manipulative skill. However, as the candidate gains more experience, employees may be assigned more difficult tasks.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Walks assigned areas of campus to inspect furniture and equipment for damage, reporting findings so that repairs can be scheduled.; Delivers freight, furniture, and supplies based on customer requests and work order assignments.; Assists with special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture or equipment for special events on or off campus.; Reads work orders and follows instructions.; Assists in emergency preparations, such as clearing snow, ice, felled trees and limbs, etc. from sidewalks, roadways, and driveways.; Operates delivery trucks or other equipment to assist in loading or moving materials and products.; Works with moving and set up teams and groundskeeping teams.; Serve as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University.; Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $27,836 - $29,816 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. or more.; Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous manual tasks.; Ability to operate warehouse, delivery, and power equipment, such as hand trucks, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc.; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.; A valid driver's license is required for this position.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact John Camp, Hiring Manager, via email at [email protected]
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
- Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
- Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
- Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
- Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
- Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
- Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
- Standard
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=291177&PostingSeq=1
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