City: Nashville, TN, US
Employer Reference: 10006353
Company Description
Company Description
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
About the Work Unit:
Housing Facilities & Security Systems ensures that students’ residential environments enhance, rather than distract from, their education. Within Housing and Residential Experience (HRE), Housing Facilities & Security Systems oversees the operating conditions, safety, security, comfort, accessibility, repair, improvement, and upgrade of residential, staff, and faculty apartments, as well as emergency accommodations. HRE manages 2.5 million square feet across approximately 40 residence halls. The residential portfolio is divided across a six-person HFS team and each HFS is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of their assigned portfolio.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University's mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant communities that foster a student's sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Responsibilities will include assisting the HFS team members with daily tasks of work orders related to identified maintenance concerns.
• Furniture & equipment relocation.
Storage room organization.
• Physical inventory data collection.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without continuous supervision.
• Supervision of outside contractors for security purposes.
• Basic maintenance & repairs.
• Assist with preparing housing facilities for weather changes.
Respond & assist with campus emergency situations such as flood, fire, utility failure, or natural disaster.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support colleagues across the division to encourage the implementation or fulfillment of divisional goals and strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. • Heavy lifting may be required.
• Driver’s license is necessary.
Experience and Skills: • Strong customer service orientation. • General understanding of facility maintenance service needs. • Ability to operate a motor vehicle. • Basic computer skills.
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