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PSD Computer Science: Administration and Staff

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science is an academic department that has a rich history of advancing and defining new fields of discovery in the physical sciences and computer science, and this tradition continues today. Our inquiry and impact spans from the edge of theory to human-computer interaction to Data Science. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes academic departments and several interdisciplinary research institutes and centers.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Communicate with clarity and interact with faculty, postdocs, students, and staff on a daily basis.
• 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 building.
• Perform daily building inspections; identifying maintenance issues; forwarding/submitting work orders; and tracking the progress of the work orders.
• Coordinate annual floor waxing and carpet cleaning with facility services.
• 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 and faculty exchange.
• Sort and deliver mail to each floor and place in the mailboxes.
• Update mailboxes directories on both floors.
• 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 Requirements

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a facilities environment and shipping/receiving center preferred.
• Prior reliable attendance record required.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Working knowledge of personal computers, including e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, database management preferred.
• Ability to read an interpret blueprints and follow technical manuals, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude to assemble furniture and basic carpentry is preferred.
• Able to use hand tools and power tools.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds; being able to walk long distances, climb ladders, and use stairs.
• Physically fit, able to handle moving and relocating office furniture required.
• Frequent keyboarding and reading on-screen code; use of a mouse.

Pay Range:

• \$20.83

Required Documents:

• Resume
• References

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

Yes