What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Services Specialist II position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
Required Application Materials
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Job Summary
This position will provide field oversite for the Support Services I. Participate, and coordinate the activities of the moves, campus events and provide custodial assistance for the UT Tyler campus. The position engages in active communication with faculty, staff, and the campus community. This position will also provide custodial and mail services support.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Oversees the daily operations of the support services staff.
- Complete set-ups/teardowns and support internal/external campus events.
- Picks up recycling and trash in assigned locations.
- Respond to custodial related building emergencies.
- Constant communication with campus customers to establish goals for each campus event.
- Identifies, sorts, delivers, and picks up mail on campus.
- Assist with processing all classes of mail for distribution.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience in moving, custodial, and events support.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Three (3) years of custodial/events experience in an educational setting.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience.
- One (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving and mail services.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
- Proficiency using computers and software packages.
- Competency with electronic databases.
- Knowledge of safety precautions related to moving heavy items.
- Ability to use moving equipment of all types.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
