Vanderbilt University · 18 hours ago
Moving & Event Set-Up Tech
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVanderbilt University is seeking a Moving & Event Set-Up Technician to join their Maintenance and Operations team. This role involves moving and transporting items across campus and setting up and breaking down special events, while ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Move and transport furniture, boxes, hard and soft material, and various types and pieces of equipment in a manner consistent with material handling safety guidelines
Set up and breakdown special event furniture and equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, staging tables, stanchions, and various other items necessary to support the event
Operation and use of various material handling devices and equipment such as forklifts, tractors, pallet jacks, tow motors, furniture dollies, and four wheel dollies as necessary to accomplish the task at hand
Operate and drive vehicles such as box trucks and pick-up trucks in a safe and effective manner and may be required to pull trailers and tow equipment
Follow written and verbal directions and report to the shop supervisor the necessary information to facilitate the completion of the work requested
Use basic hand tools to dismantle and/or assemble simple ordinary furniture and equipment necessary to perform the move or event setup that would be commonly viewed as to be reasonably expected of their skill and experience level
Properly load and unload trucks and trailers and use of tie down straps and other anchoring devices
Assist other trades when the circumstances demand in a manner contiguous with their skill level
Perform regular physical effort: lift in excess of 50 lbs., bending, climbing, stooping, carrying items up/downstairs, lifting overhead, etc
There will be a need to work overtime as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED is required
Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Move and transport furniture, boxes, hard and soft material, and various types and pieces of equipment in a manner consistent with material handling safety guidelines
Set up and breakdown special event furniture and equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, staging tables, stanchions, and various other items necessary to support the event
Operation and use of various material handling devices and equipment such as forklifts, tractors, pallet jacks, tow motors, furniture dollies, and four wheel dollies as necessary to accomplish the task at hand
Operate and drive vehicles such as box trucks and pick-up trucks in a safe and effective manner and may be required to pull trailers and tow equipment
Follow written and verbal directions and report to the shop supervisor the necessary information to facilitate the completion of the work requested
Use basic hand tools to dismantle and/or assemble simple ordinary furniture and equipment necessary to perform the move or event setup that would be commonly viewed as to be reasonably expected of their skill and experience level
Properly load and unload trucks and trailers and use of tie down straps and other anchoring devices
Assist other trades when the circumstances demand in a manner contiguous with their skill level
Perform regular physical effort: lift in excess of 50 lbs., bending, climbing, stooping, carrying items up/downstairs, lifting overhead, etc
There will be a need to work overtime as required
Preferred
One year of previous experience is preferred
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
Leadership Team
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Bharat Bhuva
Professor
Bill Blot
Professor
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