Mover

Summary:

Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Mover. The Mover performs tasks assigned by supervisor for the set up and break down of university events and functions, along with assignments supporting the general moving needs of the university.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Loads and unloads event-related furniture, props and materials onto and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage.
• Locates and relocates chairs, event tables, any and all furniture as instructed by supervisor(s).
• Arranges and sets up furniture and related items for classrooms, residence hall rooms and special events on weekdays during business hours and sporadically on weekends and after business hours as required by supervisor(s).
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Maintains orderly storage areas and preserves all university event inventory.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment.
• Responsible for the use of safety equipment such as gloves, masks, back brace and proper clothing to protect skin and taking safety measures including but not limited to placing warning signs, for pedestrian traffic.
• Ability to recognize and report physical risks to University property in general.
• Ability to comprehend simple diagrams and floor plans.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English. Should also be able to understand and carry out specific instructions and procedures given verbally or in writing.
• Performs other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations
• Any other duties that may be assigned by Supervisor(s).

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must be able to lift, move and stack tables, chairs and boxes of supplies.
• Be able to pull and push large furniture storage racks.
• Ability to climb a ladder for storage and event related purposes.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in moving, facilities, or general labor preferred.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [email protected], or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

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Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.

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In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

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