Equipment and warehouse

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Department

Facilities Management

Job Description

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Essential Functions

• Pick-up materials and deliver from any location on or off-campus, ensuring correct and timely delivery of materials as directed. This includes, but is not limited to inventory, books, publications, packages, equipment for event support, furniture, office supplies, mail and any other materials and/or equipment.
• Repair, service, order parts and maintain inventory for all maintenance equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, pool vacuums, carpet extractors and any other equipment associated with building services.
• Construct and repair canvas tents and tarps. Sew college flags or other material as requested.
• Provide material support, including but not limited to traveling to various stores to retrieve stock and deliver for Facilities Management storeroom, various trades and building services as directed.
• Maintain positive customer service relations with all members of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, guests and community at large.
• Search for and implement ways to improve efficiency regarding delivery schedules, transportation, pick-up and return of materials.
• Responsible for keeping material handling equipment in good working order, reporting broken equipment via work order system for repair.
• Responsible for keeping track of trucking and CER work orders online, including changing status in system. Must run completion deadline reports and general reports utilizing the work order system.
• Work with other departments to keep warehoused publications neat and stocked, deliver as requested.
• Responsible for keeping the loading dock area and storeroom in a safe, clean, orderly manner which includes, but not limited to cleaning floors, shelves, tables, replacing light bulbs, removing trash, recycling boxes, etc.
• Unload materials/supplies, verify packing slips, label items, identify discrepancies, and report them to inventory services specialist/manager as requested.
• Issue stock as requested by facilities personnel.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in adopting inventory handling methods and providing solutions to problems presented. Assist with conducting cyclic, special and other inventories of bin and bulk stock.
• Alert inventory services specialist when standard supply of stock runs low.
• Maintain sign inventory and deliver as requested.
• Provide backup and assistance to other facilities services staff including truckers and event staff, following established protocols as assigned.
• Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times and participate in required safety programs.
• Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
• Attend meetings and training opportunities, when requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a box truck and delivering materials, required.
• Minimum of one-year experience performing storeroom functions or knowledge of receipt, storage and distribution of materials and supplies needed in an inventory management setting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in small motor repair and maintenance.

• Must have a valid driver’s license. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements and obtain DOT certificate. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
• Must possess the knowledge of fundamental mechanics and be familiar with the basic principles of electronics in order to recognize and repair potential problems with the equipment. Must be able to read and understand service manuals for detailed directions while performing repairs. Be familiar with testing devices to assist with the location of faulty parts.
• Must be able to safely bend, lift, stoop, carry and move materials up to fifty pounds regularly and up to ninety pounds occasionally. Must be able to safely load and operate loaded hand truck or dollies.
• Must demonstrate strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office, database systems, Smith College email, finance/payroll and calendar systems and the work order system as well as accessing the internet.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills:

• Candidate shall not have a history of moving vehicle violations or traffic accidents.
• Must be capable of safely and efficiently operating the college’s motor vehicles.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Must possess the ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
• Must have or obtain a valid Forklift training certificate.
• Must possess the knowledge to safely operate gas and electric Forklift machines, pallet jack movers, hand trucks and other material handling equipment to move items weighing hundreds of pounds.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations for the safety of the college employees, its users and properties.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Must be able to safely move and climb ladders, while holding stock and be able to stand/walk on unforgiving surfaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk long distances and safely climb stairs, while delivering stock.
• Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps, fire escapes, porches and emergency exits attached or leading to buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping and sanding.
• Ability to safely move, deliver (truck) and arrange heavy items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures and materials within and between buildings for students, faculty, staff and guests of the college.
• Must have ability to operate power tools including but not limited to drills, grinders, soldering irons, heat guns, etc.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $26.75 - $29.73 hourly covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Position Type

Regular

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Review of applications will begin

November 17, 2025

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at

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As set forth in our

mission and values

, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.