Surplus Warehouse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department
FSU Facilities Grounds
Responsibilities
Physically picks up and delivers surplus property to and from the FSU Surplus warehouse and operates vehicles such as box truck, lift gate, pickup truck, trailer, van, forklift, golf cart, pallet jack, etc. Follows efficient truck on-load and off-load layouts to maximize available space and improve overall workflow. Performs heavy lifting of equipment, furnishings, and materials for in-office or small office moves within buildings. Utilizes basic hand tools for the disassembly and reassembly of general office furniture. May be responsible for lifting objects up to a minimum of 50 pounds independently. Cleans and operates vehicles as needed. Ensures vehicles and equipment are properly working and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Obtains proper paperwork with signatures on surplus forms.
Performs offloading, stacking, or organizing property within the warehouse or storage space. Assists with the moving of large items within the Surplus warehouses. Ensures the warehouse is safe and clean. Maintains surplus database, inventory records, and tracking of surplus items. Updates and logs the surplus database with inventory received, ensuring it's properly tagged, tracked, and processed for disposition.
Sorts e-waste (computers, printers, screens, tablets, etc) received by Surplus and helps to determine if each item should be sold, donated, cannibalized or recycled. Prepares pallets of computers, electronics, and other miscellaneous items to be sent to the e-waste recycling vendor for scrubbing and dispositions.
Assist the Surplus Warehouse Manager and Surplus Property Coordinator, as needed.
Assist the warehouse supervisor as required to sell surplus equipment both online and at live auction sales.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalency and one year of experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to one year.
A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
Ability to independently lift and move equipment, furnishings, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with office moves. Ability to use basic hand tools to disassemble and reassemble general office furniture.
University Information
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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
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Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.
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Considerations
This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.