Overview of General Services Assistant
Our Auxiliary Support Services department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a General Services Assistant. This position will primarily be responsible for daily operation of Purdue University Northwest Auxiliary Support Services. Individual in this position will work in a cross-functional position of Facilities Services that provides timely, efficient and effective services consisting of Mail Services & Package Delivery, Shipping & Receiving. This positions will also assist Building Services in event support, move support, recycling support and building servicing support, assist Grounds in general tasks and snow removal and Maintenance in general tasks as needed.
Individuals in this position must be willing to work as a team member and take the initiative to foster continuous improvement that will insure on-going valued added services are being provided by Auxiliary Support Services and Facilities Services.
Pay:
- $16.50/hour
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Duties and Responsibilities General Services Assistant
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordination of mail services, package delivery, shipping and receiving.
- Receiving, inspecting, and at times unloading shipments by any carrier.
- Assist customers with Office Max returns
- Responsible for the management and operation of the Hammond campus warehouse including pickup and delivery of record storage boxes, verify boxes are properly labeled and move to record retention area
- Annually shred records based on retention date.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist with event set up/break down, office/furniture and miscellaneous moves, recycling, building services support
- Assist Grounds and Maintenance Departments with general tasks and snow removal
- Maintenance of delivery vehicle: fill with gas, check fluid levels, clean as needed; report any damage or required maintenance; ensure work area is well maintained
Benefits General Services Assistant
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account –
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
Education General Services Assistant
- Requires a high school diploma/GED
Experience General Services Assistant
- One-year work experience in at least one of the following is required: shipping, receiving, package delivery, and/or mail
- Prior work experience in a university setting is preferred.
Core Competencies General Services Assistant
- Ability to work well with people
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
- Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel in a MS Windows environment.
- Valid driver’s license required and must be an acceptable vehicle driver under the Purdue University Risk Management Standards.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 10 ft. high, and lift up to 50-80 lbs. and on occasions with equipment assistance up to 100 lbs.
- Excellent written, verbal, math and customer service skills required.
- Able to perform job responsibilities with direct or minimum supervision.
- Ability to work adjusted schedule dependent upon area of coverage.
- Ability to work overtime to meet the business needs of the University.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
- Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed.
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.