Manager of Furniture Services & Surplus Sales
Central Stores
Summary of Job Details
The Furniture Services & Surplus Sales units of Distribution & Logistical Services provide recharge services to all campus divisions and departments by following workflows established with the computerized maintenance management software WebTMA. Staff supervised by the Manager of Furniture Services provide the labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform a variety of jobs for campus clients, including but not limited to office reconfigurations, lab relocations, furniture installations, modular systems furniture modifications, heavy equipment receiving, and several related tasks at all University-owned properties. Responsible for determining and obtaining the labor and equipment resources necessary to complete jobs, coordinate closely and effectively with customers and departmental staff, consult and advise department personnel on service needs and estimates, prioritize work scheduling, follow up and inspect work, and be flexible in dealing with shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges. This Manager and crew provide logistical support for the delivery, removal, donation, re-sale or disposal of inventorial equipment, as well as furniture rentals and setup/takedown for high-profile University events including but not limited to Move-In, Convocation, Parents & Family Weekend, Open House, Staff Appreciation, Commencement, Summer Conferences, and several other luncheons, receptions, and departmental events to achieve program objectives and to promote ongoing relationship building between students, staff, faculty, alumni and donors. The Surplus Sales duties are to support the administration of the campuswide disposition or transfer of excess University-owned property, and specifically the Equipment Inventory Modification Request procedures and policies for disposing, transferring, recycling, or donating inventorial equipment. Responsible for the fiscal oversight of all Furniture Services & Surplus Sales functions, implementing workflows and processes with WebTMA, Oracle Financial Cloud, and point of sale systems to accurately account for revenue, expenses, and to ensure the financial solvency of the unit. Oversees both union represented career staff and student staff, and supervises both with an emphasis on proper training, workplace safety, equipment operation safety, work performance, and positive teamwork dynamics.
Required Qualifications
2-4 years oversight experience of a warehouse, stockroom, or similar shipping and receiving center.
Minimum of two years supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to coach and mentor staff.
Forklift certification within 120 Days
Special Conditions of Employment
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Occasional travel may be required.
Satisfactory criminal historybackground check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M - F: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application review begins 9/9/2025
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #80700