Salary : $40,512.00 – $45,552.00 Annually
Location : Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00039
Department: Facilities and Operations
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: 8/10/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The Facilities & Operation department’s mission is to serve the WVC community by providing professional and effective services in support of a productive environment in which to learn, work and enjoy enrichment events. A key role is to help maintain a healthy supply-to-surplus steam and accurate inventory which helps to ensure resources are used to their full potential. The organization and tracking of incoming supplies and delivery is critical to maintaining an organized & functional warehouse as well as a functioning campus. The position also works directly with skilled trades or independently.
Essential Functions
- Shipping and Receiving: receive all freight from delivery vans, delivery trucks and freight trucks. Unload, unpack, move and load various types of materials, equipment or electronics; document and inspect incoming items, verify condition, quantity and type; deliver all items to appropriate departments on campus; process all outgoing packages and mail, charge each piece to appropriate budget; keep up to date and knowledgeable of all postage rates and regulations; operate a forklift, hand trucks, dollies and other loading and moving equipment; maintain warehouse arrangement and maximize space to accommodate current stock; maintain all mailboxes for departments and faculty; drive light trucks, vans and other mobile equipment.
- Inventory Control: Clerical and physical duties related to capital inventory database entry and tracking of physical equipment through campus-wide inventory audits. Tagging and tracking of all small and attractive items. Coordination of surplus equipment sales through online vendor and disposal of old equipment. Oversees campus archives, shred, and recyclables in addition to fleet vehicle reservations, issues keys, cleans and tracks mileage. Assembly and delivery of new furniture as well as participating in routine furniture moves. May oversee Student Work Study in support of these duties
- Clerical: stack, stamp, open, code, sort, file or alphabetize correspondence, records, or materials according to established procedures and predetermined categories; maintain files and records; answer telephones; following clearly established guidelines, answer routine questions; receives and refers visitors; keyboard/type office forms, envelopes, labels and index tabs; photocopy and collate material; operate a variety of office equipment such as computer and associated software, typewriter, calculator and copy machine; maintains up to date information in database systems
- Maintenance: Various manual work activities such as minor maintenance and repair as assigned through the work order database. Assist skilled trades in minor maintenance and repair in addition to seasonal snow removal.
This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highly organized and physically able to do the required work.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Six monhts clerical or technical experience in warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, receiving and operation of material handling equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of USPS, UPS, FedEx rules, regulations, procedures and the ability to stay current through the use of the internet.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, staff and students at all levels.
- Ability to handle confidential material and exercise sound independent judgment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft office applications and database systems as needed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to learn and follow department and college policies, procedures and practices and to interpret/apply them correctly in various situations.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
- Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
- Bilingual to Spanish and English.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (modify for each position)
- Demonstrated ability to use exceptional communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, empathy, diplomacy, discretion and integrity in interactions with diverse constituencies.
- Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
- Ability to assess situations, exercise independent judgement, resolve issues and coordinate with IT support services when technical issues arise.
Additional Information
Terms of Employment:
The current vacancy in facilities and operations is a full-time, overtime and benefit eligible position expected to begin as soon as possible. The starting salary is $40,512 annually ($19.40 per hour) with periodic increases and earning potential to $45,552/annually.
Work hours for this position have some flexibility but are generally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college. The list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of three months and be used to fill this position only.
Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits website at:,
Work Schedule & Environment:
- Work hours are generally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college. Work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
Conditions of Employment:
- Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity, and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
- A valid Washington state driver’s license may be required.
Bargaining Unit:
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.
Application and Selection Procedure:
Complete application packages must include the following:
- Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
- Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Upload resume.
- Complete supplemental questions.
It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.
Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.
The position closes at 4 p.m., August 10, 2023. The college reserves the right to reopen or extend the closing date. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunication access service.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:
- To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, Dial 711,
- To request disability accommodations: Student Access Director, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711,
This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified at any time.
Wenatchee Valley College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Visit Washington Health Care Authority’s Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov.
We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.
See our benefits page for more info –
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Are you highly organized and physically able to do the required work?
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- No
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have six months clerical or technical experience in warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, receiving and operation of material handling equipment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question