Surplus Technician

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills to include strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate computer operations knowledge.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to safely lift and move items, operate handtrucks, pallet jack, obtain forklift certification.
• Hire contingent upon successful background check and driving record verification.

Typical Experience:
Preferred two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Education or Training:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Alaska Driver’s License (must meet and maintain UAA safe driver verification criteria).

Salary Information:

This is a part-time, 12-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 75, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will be begin on November 16, 2022.

This position will work 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Hours may be added as workload dictates. 

The Surplus Technician assists in Surplus property pick up/delivery, managing surplus property inventory, posting of items on an online platform for reallocation and/or sale, as well as relocation tasks at the Anchorage campus. Position will also be cross trained in Mailroom duties and be expected to assist in other areas of GSS as needed and deemed appropriate. Must be highly dependable and comfortable with the physical requirements of the position, with a strong work ethic and positive approach. Current, valid Alaska Driver’s License required with clean driving record.  Copy of current DMV record will be required and applicants must meet and maintain UA safe driver criteria. Background check will also be required as a condition of employment (processed by the university).

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:02 Nov 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled