Maintenance Operations - Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Logistics Specialist is part of a team responsible for the day-to-day logistics functions supporting residence halls, dining facilities, and student centers. Responsibilities include moving and storage of department assets, safe operation of departmental vehicles, inspection and light maintenance of vehicles, furniture and upholstery maintenance and cleaning, assistance with cabinet shop operations, and support for maintenance operations logistics needs.

Responsibilities

• Moving and storage of department assets including student room, lounge, and office furnishings
• Safe operation of departmental vehicles including box trucks and utility vehicles
• Inspection and light maintenance of departmental fleet vehicles
• Furniture and upholstery maintenance and cleaning
• Assistance with cabinet shop operations
• Support for maintenance operations logistics needs

Requirements

• Previous experience with general logistics work or maintenance of commercial or institutional buildings
• Experience with general furnishing repairs, including diagnosing, repairing, cleaning, maintaining, and/or replacing furnishings and upholstery
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance methods including materials, tools, procedures, and safety practices
• Previous experience processing complete and accurate work order reports/documentation and auditing/maintaining inventory
• Previous experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment in densely populated pedestrian and campus environments
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport furnishings, materials, and equipment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in higher education, student housing, dining, or institutional facilities environments
• Previous experience operating box trucks, utility vehicles, forklifts, or material handling equipment
• Previous experience working with or understanding blueprints and specifications

Skills

The successful candidate must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, safe driving practices, and care of university assets and equipment. Overtime may be required during peak operational periods or emergency situations resulting in student displacement.

Benefits

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Pay

Pay Band 3
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Schedule

Appointment Type: Regular
Salary Information: Salary $37,000 - $42,000 and commensurate with experience
Hours per week: 40

Review Date

June 10, 2026

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