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Senior Computer Assembly and Logistics Assistant - WashU IT

Washington University in St. Louis
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 May 2026
💰 $54,000/yr($34,000/yr – $54,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, this position will handle the receipt, configuration and redistribution of client computing systems and accessories for all university staff and faculty. This role requires an exceptional attention to detail, advanced multi-tasking skills, the capability to lift 20 to 50lbs regularly while moving safely and frequently as well as a clean driving record.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Process incoming requests. Source all equipment for each order from warehouse and/or build space storage, image computers using MECM task sequence and complete post-process updates and quality validation for every device.
  • Receive, sort, process, and store incoming and outgoing client computing-based equipment.
  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver equipment to numerous locations both on and off campus utilizing company provided transportation.
  • Maintain build workspace inventory levels to ensure operational efficiency. Transport computer equipment within the warehouse via hand truck and/or forklift as well as between various storage locations within the depot headquarters.
  • Complete physical inventories and analyze system data to resolve discrepancies with assets and minimize departmental loss.
  • Assist with managing resources including maintenance on departmental service vehicles and forklift and serving as an escalation point.
  • Serve as a mentor and trainer to junior staff.

Working Conditions:


Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal Office Environment
  • Stockroom or warehouse
  • Exposure to moving machinery

Physical Effort

  • Typically Sitting at a desk or table
  • Typically standing or walking
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
  • Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
  • Occasional lifting (< 25 LBS)
  • Occasional lifting (25 – 50 LBS)
  • Frequent lifting 25 LBS or more

Equipment

  • Office Equipment
  • Operate a motor vehicle
  • Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (1 Year)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Customer Service, Delivery Logistics, Forklift Training, Identifying Customer Needs, IT Service Management (ITSM), Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Prioritization, System Administration, System Integration, System Upgrades, Warehouse Logistics, Work Collaboratively

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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