What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEPS Materials Management Tech position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
STEPS Materials Management Tech
Requisition Number
TE09265
Department Name
H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$20/hour
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and/or working confined spaces; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and/or working at heights above four feet. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises and cuts/punctures.
Shift
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Job Summary
This position will provide support to all clinical areas as it relates to the ordering, delivery, and stocking of all patient equipment and supplies. The primary responsibilities will include maintaining accurate inventory control; verifying receipts and entry into a computer system; pulling and recording all recalled products; and tagging, documenting, and delivering all capital equipment purchases. In addition, this position will organize work areas to support clinician requests by listening, understanding, and following through on requests. Other duties include ensuring work environment is clean and safe; attending and participating in all emergency requests and codes; coordinating the needs for training on the supply system; and adhering to all policies and procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following: exceptional customer service, planning and organization, time management, attention to detail, listening, and communication skills. In addition, this individual needs to have the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/15/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
STEPS Materials Management Tech
Requisition Number
TE09265
Department Name
H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$20/hour
Type Of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and/or working confined spaces; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and/or working at heights above four feet. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises and cuts/punctures.
Shift
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Job Summary
This position will provide support to all clinical areas as it relates to the ordering, delivery, and stocking of all patient equipment and supplies. The primary responsibilities will include maintaining accurate inventory control; verifying receipts and entry into a computer system; pulling and recording all recalled products; and tagging, documenting, and delivering all capital equipment purchases. In addition, this position will organize work areas to support clinician requests by listening, understanding, and following through on requests. Other duties include ensuring work environment is clean and safe; attending and participating in all emergency requests and codes; coordinating the needs for training on the supply system; and adhering to all policies and procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following: exceptional customer service, planning and organization, time management, attention to detail, listening, and communication skills. In addition, this individual needs to have the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/15/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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