What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Worker VI position at The University of Chicago?
Department
PSD Facilities Support: CSAbout the Department
Job Information
Job Summary:
A Service Worker is responsible for providing support to the Manager to carry out the daily operational needs of the Computer Science department. Responsibilities include office/lab relocations, furniture moving, shipping/receiving activities, mail delivery, and conference rooms set up and reset.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Manager with the day-to-day operations including assembling and disassembling of furniture as needed; assist with, but not limited to, office relocations, furniture moving, shelving and removal of other equipment as necessary.
- Assist with the preparation of conference room set ups for faculty meetings and seminars in the Crerar building.
- Perform daily building inspections; identifying maintenance issues; forwarding/submitting work orders; and tracking the progress of the work orders.
- Responsible for all incoming and outgoing shipments and packages for the Computer Science department; pick up packages from the first desk clerk when notified; maintain accurate shipping and receiving records and distribute incoming packages; coordinate pc/mac recycling with ITS; take pallets to dock/disposal.
- Deliver and pick up mail at faculty exchange.
- Sort and deliver mail to each floor and place in the mailboxes.
- Update mailboxes directories on both floors of the Crerar building.
- Helps maintain database of building occupants, gates, key codes, room locations, phone, and fax numbers.
- Distribute keys to faculty, students, and staff and maintain distribution records.
- Maintain and update photo directory on the Computer Science website.
- Coordinate annual floor waxing and carpet cleaning with facility services.
- Provides backup coverage for mail delivery for other PSD buildings when others are absent.
- Provides conference room set up and reset for other PSD events as assigned and as time permits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with faculty, staff, students, and others required.
- Ability to multitask, and to deal calmly and patiently with wide range of personalities required.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are all required.
- Able to deal with constant interruptions and perform concurrent tasks.
- Good problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Must be attentive to building occupants' needs.
- Must maintain a professional approach when working with faculty and staff are all required.
- Able to make judgments and decisions on own; and independent thinking is required.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a facilities environment and shipping/receiving center preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Working knowledge of personal computers, including e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, database management required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow technical manuals preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude to assemble furniture and basic carpentry required.
- Able to use hand tools and power tools required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds; being able to walk long distances, climb ladders, and use stairs required.
- Physically fit, able to handle moving and relocating office furniture required.
- Frequent keyboarding and reading on-screen code; use of a mouse required.
Pay Range:
- $21.35 per hour
Required Documents:
- Resume
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Pay Rate Type
Pay Range
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Union
Job is Exempt
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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