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Department Dining Centers (MHD)

Classification Title Property Specialist 2

Job Title Property Specialist 2

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 2 position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

The purpose of this position is to perform receiving tasks essential to the successful operation of the dining unit, maintaining adequate quantities of food and non-food supplies, receiving, checking accuracy of deliveries, properly storing supplies, and delivering supplies to dining locations per the requisitions from the micro restaurants. This involves proper handling, storage, sanitation, and timely handling of stock.

This position is responsible for the data entry of all purchases, returns, exchanges, transfers, and purchase orders as well as the updating of goods to their assigned inventory locations. This position has responsibility for physical inventory as well as inventory control in the menu & inventory management program, Jamix.

About UHDS :

UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in residence halls, student and family apartments, three dining centers, a market, 14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation.

UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

This position is eligible for meal perquisites per the SEIU contract.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

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

55% Inventory/Computer support:

+ Works with the Dining Services Systems Manager to fully use Jamix menu and inventory system.

+ In Jamix, updates inventory locations so that new items, and items that have changed locations, are on the appropriate documents for transfer and physical inventory.

+ On a daily basis uses Jamix to enter that day’s receiving data and transfers, including reconciling food related purchase orders, exchanges and outgoing orders.

+ Notes price discrepancies and notifies management on retail items so posted prices can be updated.

+ Forwards processed invoices to Manager for signature and then delivers signed invoices as directed.

+ Maintains inventory of supplies, food stuffs and equipment.

+ Takes inventory according to established schedule using Jamix.

+ Orders product through vendor ordering program(s) if assigned.

+ Uses e-mail daily and creates forms/lists as needed.

+ Assists Managers/Chefs/Coordinators with Jamix as needed.

15% Coordination of storeroom activities:

+ Rotates products properly; first in-first out.

+ Places paper goods par stock order with vendor(s).

+ Receives and checks all deliveries against purchase orders, order forms and invoices and inspects for damage, quality and temperature control.

+ Draws supplies from the storeroom, freezer and cooler, according to the requirements of a location for daily menus.

+ Supports and conducts monthly inventory of products.

+ Notifies Manager/Chef of inventory that seems too low or too high.

+ Communicates with management and staff about shortages, back orders, substitutions and returned product. When supervisor is out, works with vendors on these issues.

+ Maintains inventory control through proper utilization of storage spaces to maximize efficiencies and security of products.

+ Maintains cleanliness, order and sanitation of all storage areas.

+ Secures deliveries promptly and accurately.

+ Ensures products in storage areas are in inventory count sheet order.

+ Processes invoices and delivery receipts according to established procedures in a timely manner.

15% General maintenance, safety, and sanitation:

+ Supervises and participates in keeping loading dock, storerooms, freezer, and coolers clean, sanitary, orderly, safe and secure.

+ Maintains storage areas in orderly fashion; moving items as requested. May include a specific storage area beyond the daily warehouse spaces; i.e. small equipment storeroom that supports all of dining.

+ Actively participates in trash handling, dumpster maintenance, and recycling program. Reports damages and needs for replacement containers.

+ Works with managers on equipment/supplies that need to go to surplus.

5% Training and direction for student employees:

+ Plans work, assigns work, and provides feedback on performance. Ensures that student employees are properly and adequately trained and following policies and procedures (meal and break policies, dress code, sanitation, safety, etc.)

10% General support duties:

+ Drives delivery trucks or delivery vans as specified.

+ Assists in special events or projects as assigned (food drive, special meal events).

+ May order products to cover when assigned person is out.

+ Attends unit staff meetings and departmental meetings.

+ Completes or assists with special projects as assigned by supervisor.

+ Uses a computer to check work schedule, complete time sheet, fill out online forms, .

+ Other duties as assigned.

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 decision-making abilities.

+ Effective organizational skills.

+ Significant experience and skills working in Office365, including Excel to create and run reports, maintain and manage data information. And Outlook for email communication.

+ Ability to learn new computer software systems quickly.

+ Accurate data entry skills and accuracy for product tracking and inventory.

+ Effective verbal, telephone, and written communication skills, including ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English.

+ Effective customer service skills.

+ Ability to build successful working relationships with individuals & communities of diverse backgrounds and personal characteristics. University Housing and Dining workforce values the rich diversity of its workforce, which includes people with and without disabilities, people for whom English is a second language, people who are military veterans, and people from a wide range of countries, races, ethnicities, cultures, colors, age groups, socioeconomic statues, locations, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and religious backgrounds.

+ Ability to develop purposeful networks and partnerships in order to achieve department mission and objectives.

+ Requires a valid Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS .

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

+ Demonstrable ability or lead diverse groups of employees.

+ Significant working experience with computerized menu and/or inventory management system.

+ Experience in a Food Service Operation.

+ Experience in a Food Service Operation at a college or university.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Physical Working Conditions:

This is a physically active job in a commercial warehouse. Incumbent will experience long periods of standing on a hard floor; long periods sitting doing data entry; and fluctuations in work volume, exposure to heat and cold (freezer temperatures below 32 degrees), and exposure to noise.

Bending, lifting, and pushing repetitive motions are required in performing tasks.

This position also requires lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 500 lbs. (i.e. using a manual pallet jack to move a loaded pallet).

Must be able to remain on feet for long periods of time.

Work Schedule:

Flexibility in work shifts is necessary. Shift and/or work assignment may be changed based on operational needs. We are a seven day a week operation. Because we are responsible to provide all meals for the student residents, early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedules, and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins.

This position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

This position may need to regularly access storage areas in a residence hall without an escort. 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Min Salary $18.06

Max Salary $24.99

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/12916

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P05469CT

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/20/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 11/18/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 11/26/2025

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.

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:

Cass Williams

[email protected]

541 737-2005

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/174707

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.