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University of Florida

Asset Specialist I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $16 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ August 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Department of Housing & Residence Life at the University of Florida is hiring an Asset Specialist I. The specialist manages departmental assets by locating, maintaining, and updating asset information, assists with transporting and installing equipment and furniture, and processes work orders to support campus housing facilities serving over 8,500 students.

Highlights

  • Manage and track departmental capital and attractive assets using the myAssets system.
  • Load and unload materials and supplies, with required ability to lift 50 lbs and operate forklifts and state vehicles.
  • Remove, install, transport, and assemble furniture and equipment, and conduct minor repairs as needed.
  • Coordinate asset transfers within facilities and to surplus or county transfer stations.
  • Set up equipment for special events, including tables, chairs, tents, and risers.
  • Process and prioritize work orders related to furniture issues using a work order management system.
  • High school diploma plus one year of relevant experience or equivalent education/training required.
  • Preferred skills include computer literacy, communication, customer service, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Compliance with OSHA, ADA, and safety standards is mandatory.
  • Compensation is $16.00 per hour with a Monday through Friday schedule, 07:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.