Event Support and Moving Services Technician (Sun-Tues 6:30am-3:00pm)

Wilkes University invites applicants for a part-time Event Support and Moving Services Technician in the Facilities Department. The position performs room/building set-ups associated with University events including commencement, orientations, homecoming, and various other campus events and performances; as well as logistical moves and campus deliveries such as furniture, equipment, and supplies. The ESMS Technician provides maintenance support with general cleaning duties including cleaning up spills, trash removal, performing daily general maintenance as needed (resetting breakers, painting, etc.) and work associated with seasonal grounds maintenance and care including snow removal, litter removal, etc.

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a customer service and labor-oriented work environment. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License is required. Knowledge of best practices in general maintenance and grounds maintenance and care preferred.

Proficient technical and manual skills to perform associated general maintenance manual tasks, as well as basic knowledge of computers (Word, Excel and web based applications) required. Must demonstrate the ability to occasionally lift at least 100 pounds, to read and comprehend schematic drawings, safety regulations and other documentation pertinent to the position. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to function well in a team environment.

Shift is Sunday through Tuesday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.