Req #: 220309 Department: UW FACILITIES: MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Appointing Department Web Address: https://facilities.uw.edu/ Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 05/12/2023 Closing Info: Closes On 05/30/2023 Salary: $3,420 - $3,936 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.

Looking for stability with year-round employment? OurDriver - Warehouse Workerposition will provide you with one main job site, all tools provided, multiple retirement plans, health, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, pre-tax savings opportunities, vacation AND sick leave, 12 paid holidays, assistance with child and elder care, a free regional transit pass and active commute support, tuition exemption, no sales pressure, and employee health program, work/life balance, and more!
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for aDriver – Warehouse Worker.
Under the general supervision of the Program Support Supervisor for Moving Operations, safely operate light and medium duty vehicles (up to one and one-half ton); pick up, receive, and deliver furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within required time-frames; perform warehousing duties in support of UW Moving and Surplus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Operate light and medium duty vehicles, up to and including one and one-half ton trucks. Operate hydraulic lift gate, when applicable. Receive, load and unload, and deliver furniture, equipment, materials and supplies to various locations on and off the UW Seattle campus. Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within room, building, and/or between buildings as described on job card. Advise clients and communicate on move preparations, process, and progress.
Pick up surplused materials from UW department locations. Determine appropriate disposition of materials, notate disposition on item tag, receive and update status in database utilizing a mobile device. Advise clients of inventory updates and changes, materials requiring special handling, and/or materials unable to pick up as requested.
Protect material being transported and moved using pads, carpet, cardboard, etc. Protect buildings, elevators, grounds, etc. as necessary in preparation for movement of materials.
Receive, unpack and sort incoming items. Load, unload, move, and distribute furniture, equipment, and materials within the surplus warehouse. Inspect property for condition, quantity, and type against shipping documents and resolve any associated discrepancies. Make identification tags, determine the disposition of property. Input receipt of inventory and inventory disposition status into the surplus inventory management system. Conduct physical inventories as scheduled and/or directed.
Determine appropriate storage locations and placement of property in the warehouse. Maintain warehouse arrangement to maximize space utilization and accommodate all current and incoming property. Assure that property is appropriately stored, kept in good condition, and handled by following acceptable safety practices.
Safely operate material handling equipment used in loading, unloading, moving, and delivering furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies. Material handling equipment includes but is not limited to: forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, 4-wheel dollies, panel carts, and machine carts.
Utilize hardware and software associated with UW Moving work management system and UW Surplus inventory management.
Issue, deliver, and pickup packing materials to/from moving customers. Maintain physical inventories of packing materials on an ongoing basis. Maintain packing materials and moving equipment storage areas to maximize space utilization and accommodate all current and incoming equipment and supplies.
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and minor service on assigned vehicle, (e.g. tire pressure, windshield fluid), and clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle as needed.
Participate in workplace safety and job training certification classes as required to perform daily duties.
Participate in organizational, division, unit, and work group programs: Balanced Scorecard, Lean Process Improvement, and other business efforts in order to improve workplace practices and processes to add value to the services provided.
Provide support to all Materials Management programs and functions. Perform related duties as required. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems
• Responsible and accountable
• Organizational skills and attention to details
• Positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude
• Professional demeanor which includes being tactful and courteous
• Professional work ethic
• Promote a safe work environment
• Willing to learn and understand the terms and concepts of our DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning, and self-awareness to improve our work environment.
Requirements include:
• Physical ability to do required work
• AND one year of experience operating light trucks, delivery vehicles, and related equipment
• AND possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license OR equivalent education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
• Excellent driving record – copy of driving abstract will be required of all final candidates
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communications skills combined with a positive, optimistic success oriented attitude
• Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor
• Ability to consistently exercise critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of safe work practices
• Ability to be flexible within a fast-paced team environment
• Experience in identifying hazardous materials, or items that may contain hazardous materials.
• Ability to learn and use customized work management and inventory management systems.
Conditions of Employment:
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Standard work schedule is: Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
• Substantial footwear is required and must be provided by the employee and worn on the job.
• Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and ability to lift/move 50-100 pounds with assistance
• Work requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting, reaching (overhead/extension), grasping/handling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping (bend at waist), twisting (waist/neck) and standing for long periods of time.
• Work is performed in both an interior warehouse environment and outdoors with exposure to the elements and variable weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.