Position Title: Inventory Control Mover

Employee Classification: Mover

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 500640-CENTRAL PROPERTY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  We are excited for you to join our Central Property 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 Responsibilities
This position is responsible for all aspects of the NMSU inventory lifecycle from receiving to the disposition of the inventory. This includes the tagging of capital items received per NMSU requirements and ensuring property is delivered. The position works with NMSU departments to facilitate the disposition process of inventory which entails either the transfer of property for reuse by other departments or to be sold for surplus or disposed of per NMSU policy. NMSU is required to perform an inventory of property annually. Inventory Control Clerk is responsible for picking up assets, material parts and surplus inventory across campus, assists in the processing of inventory forms during the process, receiving surplus property transferred by departments, facilitate the sale of surplus and providing general assistance to NMSU departments during the inventory process. Vehicle titles and registrations for all vehicles owned by NMSU are maintained; tracking new registrations, distributing registrations and license plates, requesting duplicate titles or replacement license plates and ensuring all appropriate paperwork is in order to facilitate the sale of the vehicle once it is time to dispose of the vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Dietrich Mackel, dmackel@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: 

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical 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 some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.