University of Florida · 1 day ago
Asset Specialist I
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.87/hr - $17.87/hr
1+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking an Asset Specialist I for their Surplus Inbound Crew. The role involves managing the disposition of surplus property, including driving to various locations, maintaining inventory records, and assisting customers with equipment transfers and recycling.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Drives to various locations on campus as scheduled to remove surplus equipment and delivers the property to UF Surplus warehouse. The position reviews the equipment on-site and verifies that the correct surplus equipment, per the pick-up report, and tags and scans into the inventory system following all UF Surplus guidelines. Update and input status of surplus property data into Asset Management database pertaining to surplus property to accurately maintain the property records
Make ready, photograph, enter and update Asset Management database for item specifications before placing them on public auction website (includes Direct Sales). Monitor the UF Surplus public auction for item specification errors, omissions, customer inquiries and appropriate item volume listing
Assists recycling by palletizing electronic and other equipment, which includes scanning decals into lots and removing capital and attractive decals, stacking equipment, wrapping for safe transport, and when required loading by forklift into semi-trailer or box truck for shipment to certified commercial recycling companies. Sort through boxes and placing items into the appropriate areas
Assist customers with equipment through transfers to UF departments, donations to non-profit organizations, sales by online auctions, or recycle to certified recycle companies. Actions related include the following: make ready electronic items for transfer to other UF Departments; answering customer questions in all areas; trouble shooting issues; and resolving disputes when they arise
Assists in obtaining surplus property from the warehouse to the loading dock for customers and assists in loading property in customers’ vehicles, which occasionally may require the use of a forklift for large items from UF Surplus Warehouse
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Preferred
Knowledgeable with warehouse operations
Strong computer software proficiency
Excellent communication skills
Ability to organize and coordinate work activities
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to project a positive and professional attitude with others
Benefits
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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