Mover501440```{=html}``` - Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States```{=html}``` - Staff```{=html}``` - Staff Full-time```{=html}``` - Closing at: Oct 10 2024 at 23:55 MDT```{=html}``````{=html}``````{=html}```Add to favorites View favoritesPositionTitle: MoverEmployee Classification: MoverCollege/Division: Facilities and ServicesDepartment: 500745-FS PAINTERSInternal or External Search: External - Open to all applicantsLocation: Las CrucesOffsite Location (if applicable):Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.45Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptSummary: Join Our Team!Classification Summary: Transports furniture, office equipment, and related items within the university campus and off-campus as needed. Operates vehicles and mechanical equipment as required to facilitate loading, unloading, and transport of materials. Routinely interacts with all constituents in the campus community, and may provide guidance and assistance to lower level movers. May work in research and/or patient care facilities.Classification Standard Duties: Loads and unloads furniture and related materials onto and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage. Operates forklifts, mechanical lift gates, and mechanical platforms to facilitate loading and unloading of materials. Locates and relocates desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, and other related office equipment and furniture. Arranges and sets up furniture and related items for classroom and special events use as instructed. Operates a large moving truck in the transportation of moving materials, as necessary. Performs snow removal, as required. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. May perform general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal tasks. May serve as the main contact person in communications with customers regarding work orders. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education:Eighth grade; Required Experience:Six (6) months of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE:; SKILLS:operating forklifts, mechanical lift gates, and platforms in the loading of furniture and other materials onto and off of trucks; locating and moving office equipment and furniture; arranging and setting up furniture for classes and special events; operation of a large truck for moving furniture and equipment.; ABILITIES:Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Ability to safely and efficiently operate mechanical forklifts, lift gates, and platforms. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Ability to safely operate a large moving truck. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreferred QualificationsSpecial Requirements of the PositionDepartment Contact: Rocky Puentes, (575) 646-5931 Upon Funding: Not ApplicableBargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other ShiftIf Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F, 7-3Working Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. xtreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equipPhysical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.Recruitment SummaryWe are New Mexicos land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexicos 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.