Mover

About This Role

Moving furniture and equipment for university events and general needs is the core of this role. The Mover performs tasks assigned by a supervisor for setting up and breaking down events and functions, as well as supporting the university's general moving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload event-related furniture, props, and materials onto and off trucks, ensuring appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage
• Locate and relocate chairs, event tables, and all furniture as instructed by supervisor(s)
• Arrange and set up furniture and related items for classrooms, residence hall rooms, and special events on weekdays during business hours and sporadically on weekends and after business hours as required by supervisor(s)
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Perform related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Maintain orderly storage areas and preserve all university event inventory
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment
• Be responsible for the use of safety equipment such as gloves, masks, back brace, and proper clothing to protect skin, and take safety measures including but not limited to placing warning signs for pedestrian traffic
• Recognize and report physical risks to University property in general
• Comprehend simple diagrams and floor plans
• Read, speak, write, and understand English; understand and carry out specific instructions and procedures given verbally or in writing
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Supervisor(s)

Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, and stack tables, chairs, and boxes of supplies
• Ability to pull and push large furniture storage racks
• Ability to climb a ladder for storage and event-related purposes
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in moving, facilities, or general labor preferred

Important Details

• Schedule: weekdays during business hours and sporadically on weekends and after business hours as required

About the Company

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.