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Temp Dept Support Worker

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KNOX College

Galesburg, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/28/2026

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Job Description

Purpose:
The Temporary Department Support Worker will assist the Chemistry Department inpreparing for an upcoming renovation.

Summary of the position:

This role focuses on organizing, inventorying, packing, and facilitating the saferelocation or disposal of materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance withinstitutional and safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist with clearing out offices, laboratories, storage rooms, and shareddepartmental spaces.2. Inventory equipment, supplies, chemicals, and other materials according todepartment protocols.3. Sort items for retention, relocation, donation, recycling, or disposal.4. Pack and label items systematically to ensure accurate tracking and safetransport.5. Support coordination of moves within the building or to temporary storagelocations.6. Handle materials carefully, following safety procedures, especially with laboratoryand chemical items.7. Maintain organized records of cleared, packed, and relocated items (paper ordigital tracking).8. Assist with basic cleaning and preparation of spaces once cleared.9. Follow all institutional safety, environmental, and compliance guidelines(including lab safety where applicable)10. Perform other related tasks as assigned to support renovation preparation.

Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list ofresponsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:1. Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and willingness to followinstitutional safety procedures and guidelines.2. Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, standing, climbing stairs, andmoving items for extended periods of time.3. Ability to accurately label, inventory, and track materials and equipment.4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively bothindependently and as part of a team.
Minimum Education Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent