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Job Summary
Reporting to the Transportation Shop supervisor, the Facilities Transportation and Logistics Administrator supports the campus community with transportation, shipping/receiving, chauffeur, and motor pool services. This position actively demonstrates a commitment to customer success as well as the mission of Caltech in all interactions with internal and external customers with the goal of delivering safe, dependable, reliable, and quality services. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, an excellent customer service ethic, and commits to continually improving the department's processes and services.
Essential Job Duties
Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Facilitate effective communication between shop staff, management, customers, and vendors
Answer phones, and emails, and respond to customer inquiries through the Facilities Service Request portal
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Caltech policies related to transportation and logistics operations
Utilize software and systems to generate reports and analyze performance
Maintain accurate records of shipments, invoices, and other documentation
Track and update purchase orders, maintain detailed records and ensure compliance
Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies
Support the Chauffeur program by processing requests, supporting customers, scheduling, and driving in the chauffeur rotation.
Assist shop supervisor with work management activities such as timecard review in AiM and Kronos, scheduling, and creating and assigning work orders
Provide communication, facilitation, coordination, and documentation of all reported customer issues
Escalate issues to management when needed for any situation in which services to customers have been compromised
Investigate and facilitate solutions for customer problems
Identify trends and make recommendations for improvements
Support shop staff in administrative duties
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in communicating with internal and external customers.
2+ years' experience serving as a front-line customer service representative working in Facilities, maintenance, construction, or similar service-providing industry.
GED or High School Diploma
Computer skills such as data entry, email, internet research, and word processing
Valid California Driver's License
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency using Caltech proprietary systems such as AiM IWMS, Kronos, OBI
Applicable certifications in Customer Service, or similar customer support fields
Experience with spreadsheets, databases, and collaboration tools, such as - Excel, Teams, Box, Microsoft 365, internet research, and Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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