Environmental & Facilities Services University Assistant

Western Connecticut State University

Environmental & Facilities Services -University Assistant

Part-Time – 19 hours per week

Western Connecticut State University’s Biology department is accepting applications for a part-time University Assistant to assist with the monitoring and maintenance of department lab equipment and instrumentation. This is a part-time position – 19 hours per week. Information on the Department of Biology may be found at www.wcsu.edu/biology/ .

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The Environmental & Facilities Services HVAC office is responsible heating and cooling services to the university. For information on the department go to https://www.wcsu.edu/facilities-ops/.

The University Assistant in the HVAC office will be responsible for creating and closing out work orders, preparing smaller purchases of materials, assisting with inventory management, and re-stocking supplies. This role supports the HVAC team in maintaining efficient operations and ensuring a well-organized work environment. This position will require occasional lifting of materials and supplies and will involve working in both office and facilities environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing smaller purchases of materials and supplies as needed
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking and organizing stock
• Re-stock supplies to ensure the HVAC team has the necessary materials for their tasks
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory, and work orders
• Make changes to occupancy schedules based on reports of space usage throughout the campus
• Support Enel X demand response
• Track SEM’s energy savings, projects, and goals on Gazebo
• Track building utilities and report any anomalies
• Identify areas of possible savings on utilities
• Ensure fuel cells and solar panels are performing per contract.
  
  

Qualifications: Must possess experience with purchase orders, tracking supplies and inventory, project management, work orders and maintaining records. Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams.

Salary/Work Hours: $22.00 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. This is an in-person assignment and will not work remotely. Exact work schedule to be determined at time of hire. Information on benefits may be found on the Human Resources website: http://wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.Please note - there are no paid benefits for University Assistant positions. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks and criminal history record checks.

As WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.

Application Process: Prospective candidates must apply via by submitting a cover letter, which includes the contact information for (3) current professional references and a resume. Application materials must be submitted to https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/u9MbSBWTJ4/Environmental-Facilities-Services-University-Assistant Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

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