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Department Procur,Cntrcts&MatlsMmgt (QCP)

Classification Title Property Specialist 3

Job Title Property Specialist 3

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Property Specialist 3 position for the Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management ( PCMM ) department at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

This position is responsible for scheduling student workers, transporting recycled goods from Campus, repairs and maintenance on trucks and equipment, and inventory of carts and containers across Campus..

Campus Services directly advances the university’s goals of sustaining an environment that ensures accountability and stewardship in the strategic and conscious use of resources.

Materials Management includes Campus Recycling, Surplus Property, Shipping, Mailing, and Campus Freight supporting university operations locally and around the world.

As Members of Materials Management, we are committed to advancing diversity, ensuring equity in opportunities, and supporting a work environment of inclusion and belonging that encourages and values all people’s voices.

Campus Services is a department within the Senior Associate Vice President of Administration’s unit, which reports up to the Division of Finance and Administration ( DFA ) at Oregon State University.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

40%Scheduling

This position is responsible to scheduling 35 – 40 student workers weekly to ensure the Materials Management operations are staffed. This can be a complex activity with student availability changing and the seasonal aspect of student workers. The schedule must be posted in a timely manner.

MM transports recycled materials to and from several locations in Oregon, requiring coordination and planning. All materials must be weighed prior to transport to comply with the weight tolerance of the truck and have a record of the total weight of recycled materials. This position would be responsible for annually reporting the weights of all recycled materials for STARS .

Provide updated routes for students to pick up and deliver recycling containers. This may include standard weekly routes and will call, such as confidential shredding, pallets, and mixed office paper. Routing changes based on audits, construction or volumes must be documented.

30% Fleet management

Materials Management has a fleet of box trucks, container hauling trucks, electric and propane forklifts. MM also has specialized equipment such as conveyor belt, tippers, pallet jacks, and other moving material equipment. This position would be responsible in maintaining a truck maintenance log and scheduling both emergency repairs and preventative maintenance. This may result in us having to change student work schedule if trucks are not available. This position would also be responsible for simple repairs such as changing lights, adjusting mirrors and liftgates.

20% Building audits and support

Visit buildings on Campus and evaluate the condition, signage and location of containers. Make arrangements to bring the containers up to standard. Respond to departments for new requests, due to construction, relocation or volume changes.

Be a primary resource for Recycling questions or concerns.

5%Documentation:

Documenting and maintain process documentation. Updating routing and changes due to construction.

5%Other Duties:

Assist in special events or projects as assigned. Participates in unit staff meetings and departmental meetings. Special projects as assigned by the Recycling Manager.

This position may be required to work a non-standard shift, hours could be from 6:45am to 5:00pm. This position may also back up other warehouse positions.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment for staff and students.

What We Require

Experience performing stores and inventory work; AND Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods.

What You Will Need

+ Effective oral and written communication skills required.

+ Knowledge and experience with Microsoft programs.

+ The incumbent in this position will often be required to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 70 lbs.

+ Demonstrated attention to detail.

+ Demonstrated excellent customer service

+ Currently possess or have ability to obtain forklift certification within 3 months of hire date.

+ Experience with simple vehicle repairs.

+ Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Commitment to recycling, reuse, and sustainability.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position primarily works in an office, vehicle and outside environment. There may be varying, sometimes extreme temperatures and/or weather with deliveries. The primary Hours are weekdays, but may include evenings and weekends. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 70 lbs.

The Materials Management fleet consists of pickup trucks, forklifts, box trucks and specialized vehicles for the movement of materials. This position would be expected to be proficient in driving all fleet vehicles to support daily operations, when needed with their position.

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Min Salary $18.76

Max Salary $27.44

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/174572

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P05467CT

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/15/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 11/14/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 11/25/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Tom Radel at [email protected] or 541-737-7347

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174649

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.