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Events and Projects Technician

University of Richmond
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026
💰 $42,260/yr

About the role

Job Description

SUMMARY:

As part of the Events, Conferences, & Support Services team, this position is responsible for physically setting up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, and office moves; and makes deliveries and performs assembly or breakdown of equipment and furnishings, as needed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assembles and sets up furniture, staging, installations, and related elements for campus events, projects, office moves, and the president’s house, as directed. 

  • Follows diagrams and written instructions and completes work satisfactorily within timeframe required; follows established standards for courtesy, professionalism, and customer service; and safeguards master keys that provide access to all campus spaces

  • Drives University vehicles in compliance with university vehicle operation standards to load, deliver, and unload furniture and equipment

  • Maintains furniture, tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order. May repair furniture, as needed.  Reports problems or hazards/rectifies hazards

  • Operates various technologies and software to access work orders and instructions, and to provide feedback

  • Trains staff members as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Performs work independently with minimal supervision

  • Demonstrated customer service skills

  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills

  • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • General knowledge of the use of small electric and hand tools, basic furniture repair, forklifts, and the operation of various sizes of trucks

  • General computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn new computer software programs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • H.S. Diploma or GED required

  • 2-4 years’ experience in customer services, carpentry, and/or operating a forklift required

  • Valid Virginia Driver's License with a driving record in good standing upon hire

WORK HOURS:

  • Full-time; non-exempt

  • Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, flexibility required

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 3 (Hiring Range $17.61 to $21.13 per hour)

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University of Richmond

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