Mover I

Job Description

Performs activities related to maintaining University buildings and grounds overall appearance. May include providing basic maintenance/repair services. Specific positions may require certain skill sets.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules and completes small campus moves.
• Loads and unloads furniture and related materials on and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage.
• Assists with the setup and breakdown of special events throughout the University, included but not limited to tables, chairs, podiums and stage setup & teardown.
• Assists with surplus moves as needed.
• Ensure proper care in the use of maintenance of equipment and supplies, as well as promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains complete records for work performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; minimum of 1 year (1) of appropriate experience.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.