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New Mexico State University

Mover

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005


Position

Title:

Mover

Employee Classification:

Mover

College/Division:

Facilities and Services

Department:

500745-FS PAINTERS

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Location:

Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt :Non-Exempt

Summary:

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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

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Rocky Puentes, (575) 646-5931 rpuent@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

M-F, 7-3

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

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 exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.