Specialist, Central Services

Salary: $15.20 - $19.30 Hourly

Location: Bradenton

Job Type:

Department: Central Services

Job Number:

Closing: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day workweek during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details.

Job Summary

Performs all work related to Central Services operations.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Picks up U.S. mail each morning from the U.S. post office.

2. Sorts, all US and campus mail.

3. Sorts and deliver packages across campus as needed.

4. Processes certified, bulk and priority mail requests.

5. Assists College staff in setting up bulk mailings for College sponsored materials.

6. Operates high-speed production copy machines to meet in-house printing needs.

7. Binds and punches materials as required.

8. Maintains and clean machinery.

9. Fills the requests for in-house supplies and forms.

10. Acts as campus courier to include business errands to post office, order pick-ups from vendors etc. as needed.

11. Operates and maintains forklift and pallet jacks.

12. Receives, inspects, and separates incoming freight, and retains stock for departments as needed.

13. Processes orders including entering data in college's financial system.

14. Acts as liaison with UPS, FedEx, assorted carriers and campus departments receiving freight.

15. Develops standards to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of material and services to proper campus locations; coordinate delivery, receiving, and storage with campus departments.

16. Processes UPS invoices for payment in a timely manner.

17. Answers incoming department telephone calls and emails for the purpose of responding to telephone requests for information/services.

18. Maintains safety regulations and awareness in moving materials and handling hazardous materials.

19. Monitors and assists loading and unloading of merchandise.

20. Organizes and maintains a clean work environment including assigned vehicles and equipment.

21. Responsible for maintaining electronic recycling containers, coordinating with IT and the vendor for pick-ups as well as verifying items sent for recycling have been properly disposed of.

22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience running production copy machines.

• Supervisory Experience:

No supervisory experience required.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak to customers and employees of the organization.

• Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few changes in common situations.

• Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, the employee should be proficient in the College email system and have knowledge of current College software.

• Certificates and Licenses:

Forklift operator certificate preferred. Training will be provided towards certification.Valid State of Florida Driver's License - Class E required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

Responsible for a postage mailing machine with monthly usage approximately $8,000.

This position has some responsibility for handling monetary assets of the College

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

Routine contact with all levels of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and students.

• External Contacts:

Routine contact with representatives of the U.S. Postal Service and the mailing services used by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.Routine contact with vendors, freight companies, and the general public.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use manual dexterity and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision color and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

1. Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

2. Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFULAct in a courteous mannerActively listen to gain full understandingDemonstrate awareness of "everything speaks" Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVEApproach people in an inviting and pleasing manner Take ownership of actions and decisionsPlan, anticipate, and be forward thinking Answer and return phone calls and emails Use proper communication etiquetteBanish the phrase "not my job"Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATEDo it right the first timeBe knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others Ask probing questionsUse resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVEParticipate in teams Develop team skill setsLearn available resources to be responsive to your constituents Develop internal and/or external connections

3. Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

4. Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

5. Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

6. Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

7. Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information .

Satement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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