Department:

University Housing & Dining Services

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

The salary range listed reflects the full-time salary range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Meghan Lockwood

Meghan.lockwood@oregonstate.edu

541-737-6603

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill three full-time Property Specialist positions for University Housing & Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

The purpose of the Property Specialist 2 position is to perform receiving tasks essential to the successful operation of the dining unit within University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS), 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.

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

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 UHDS.

Learn more about University Housing & Dining Services: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory/Computer Support, including the use of Jamix to enter receiving data and transfers
Coordination of storeroom activities, including rotating products, receiving and checking all deliveries, conducting inventory, and maintaining inventory control
Maintenance, safety, and sanitation of storage spaces and loading areas
Training and leadership for employees
General support duties, including driving delivery trucks or vans as specified

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.

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/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 (position works adjacent to a commercial kitchen) 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.

Salary Range:

$18.06 - $24.99

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-24

Anticipated End Date:

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. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 our Background Checks website including the for 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 at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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