Events and Projects Technician
University of Richmond

Job Description
SUMMARY:
As part of the Events, Conferences, & Support Services team, this position is responsible for physically setting up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, and office moves; and makes deliveries and performs assembly or breakdown of equipment and furnishings, as needed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles and sets up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, office moves, and the president's house, as directed.
• Follows diagrams and written instructions and completes work satisfactorily within timeframe required; follows established standards for courtesy, professionalism, and customer service; and safeguards master keys that provide access to all campus spaces
• Drives University vehicles in compliance with university vehicle operation standards to load, deliver, and unload furniture and equipment
• Maintains furniture, tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order. May repair furniture, as needed. Reports problems or hazards/rectifies hazards
• Operates various technologies and software to access work orders and instructions, and to provide feedback
• Trains staff members as needed

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• General knowledge of the use of small electric and hand tools, basic furniture repair, forklifts, and the operation of various sizes of trucks
• General computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer software programs

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years' experience in customer services, carpentry, and/or operating a forklift required
• Valid Virginia Driver's License with a driving record in good standing upon hire

• Full-time; non-exempt
• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, flexibility required