Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Science Resource Center Assistant.  

Primary Purpose:  To maintain and deliver science kits to elementary campuses.

Qualifications:  High School Diploma/GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word
• Possess general knowledge of warehouse operations
• Display excellent communication and people skills
• Driving panel truck (CDL not required
• Forklift operation

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Experience:

• Warehouse and clerical experience preferred

 Major Responsibilties and Duties:

• Refurbish science kits
• Deliver kits on schedule and maintain records of kit locations
• Maintain SRC and warehouse organization
• Receive and put away inventory shipments
• Take responsibility for proper car and maintenance of school vehicles and equipment assigned to the Science Resource Center
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence.
• Responding to inquiries from teachers and campus administration.
• Anticipate needed tasks to stay on schedule.
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Lifting heavy objects up to 50-80 lbs.
• Working outside and inside.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to dust and dirt.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion.
• Bending or twisting at the neck and trunk more than the average person.
• Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material

Employment begins:  As soon as possible

Applications due by:  Open until filled

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic informationor for any other reason prohibited by law.