Computer Surplus Specialist (Part-Time)

Working Title: Computer Surplus Specialist (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Store and Warehouse Specialist II

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Finance

Department: 300336 - Surplus Computing Equipment

 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 03/07/2025

 

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

 

General Information:

The Office of Fixed Assets and Surplus Property at James Madison University is accepting applications for a part-time Computer Surplus Specialist. This is a weekday, year-round part-time wage position with a flexible work schedule, working up to 29 hours per week. This position is not for current students, as it is a permanent position. The Computer Surplus Specialist is responsible for picking up surplus computer equipment from various locations on campus, updating departmental databases, and processing equipment for recycling or re-issue. The position provides superior customer service to university departments and external customers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Computer Surplus Specialist will work with the Fixed Assets and Surplus Property team to ensure the proper accounting for the surplus and disposition of the University’s computer equipment.

The responsibilities of the Computer Surplus Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Processing departmental surplus computer equipment forms in an Access database to create work orders and scheduling pickup of equipment from various locations on campus;
• Verifying information on forms with items being picked up to ensure only approved items are surplused;
• Using departmental van to pick up and transport surplus equipment to the warehouse for processing (from laptop, all-in-one and desktop computers to printers and servers);
• Recording computer equipment receipts into a database for monthly reporting of surplused equipment to IT for updating their system;
• Maintaining security of all equipment under the responsibility of Computer Surplus;
• Processing equipment for recycling by entering information into spreadsheet manifest, palletizing equipment, shrink wrapping, and moving pallet to temporary storage area of warehouse;
• Working with electronics recycler staff during scheduled appointment to ensure complete manifest of equipment is picked up;
• Working with JMU IT to have newer technology computer equipment tested for possible re-issue to campus and recording equipment in departmental databases when re-issued to departments.
• Completing departmental forms for transfers out of Computer Surplus;
• Communicating regularly with Fixed Assets and Surplus Property staff and responding to email messages received through Computer
• Surplus departmental mailbox on daily basis;
• Frequent customer interaction, both on the phone and in person;
• Assisting with annual inventory of Computer Surplus equipment that is active in the fixed assets system;