Asset Specialist I

Asset Specialist I

Job no: 539488

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades

Department: 64405000 - FA-AM-ASSET MANAGEMENT

Classification Title:
Asset Specialist I Rover 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Testing: In the PC Shop/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.

Assists customers in the Lobby Area with auction sales and departmental transfers.

Expected Salary:
$15/hour

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.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.


Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 27 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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