Asset Specialist I
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Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Information Technology
Department: 64405002 - FAFA-AM-SURPLUS AUXILIARY
Classification Title:
OPS
Classification Minimum Requirements:
The person in this position must be physically able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and must be able to work in extreme temperatures in a warehouse environment. This position requires a valid Florida Driver's License.
Job Description:
The UF Surplus is responsible for the appropriate disposition and sustainability of all "information technology," electronic, medical/scientific and furniture property surveyed out as surplus by all UF departments. UF Surplus fulfills UF's sustainability commitment by reducing UF's waste by reusing technology within UF, reselling to the public or donating to the community, and recycling technology that is no longer viable. The OPS performs the following:
Testing: In the PC/AV Shops, an electronic diagnostic facility for UF Surplus, will evaluate, troubleshoot, clean (includes data wiping hard drives), repair, configure, optimize, upgrade, and renovate various equipment using tools and multiple software diagnostics.
Hard Drive Processing: Remove hard drives from equipment brought into the warehouse, wipe, grade or crush them.
Online Auction Sales: Place surplus property on internet auctions that includes photographing items and listing items for sale both electronic items and furniture items on auction sites with detail write-ups.
Sorting and Recycling: Separate items and sort through boxes that come into UF Surplus to place items in proper locations. Items not sustainable will be palletized and sent to the E-Waste Recycler.
Inbound (Pickup Surplus Property) - May assist the Inbound Crew to remove surplus equipment from various sites on campus.
Assists customers in the Lobby Area with auction sales and departmental transfers.
Expected Salary:
$15/hour
Required Qualifications:
The person in this position must be physically able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and must be able to work in extreme temperatures in a warehouse environment.
This position requires a valid Florida Driver's License.
Preferred:
This individual is preferred to have a knowledge of IT equipment, ability to lift heavy objects when needed, and excellent communication skills. Ability to organize and coordinate work activities; to follow written and verbal instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others; and to project a positive and professional attitude with others.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 21 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time