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I loved my job(s) because I approached them with a sense of ownership, with the attitude "the buck stops here". If I was confused with a policy I was not afraid to ask a question and if there was no policy then I helped with the creation of one in order to ensure the best possible customer service attitude and service to the customer, or end user. On a typical day I would arrive at work at 7:00 a.m. and begin my walk through of the facilities to assess the most current needs and to evaluate the condition of the facilities. I would meet with staff and go over the details of the previous evening shift, guestroom and meeting room usage and the current reported concerns.

Delegation of priority responsibilities to staff for the day. I would then read current emails, or directives and send emails to the directors etc concerning facility updates.

I would do a quick inventory of supplies and requests for parts and order as needed. With replacement or repair parts it ofter required to the reading through operation manuals and order parts based upon part numbers for equipment.

I would review code information and meet with code officials as needed and do a walk through with them to do an assessment to ensure we were not in violation somewhere within the facilities.

I would work on budget expenses and budget planning and attend required meetings.

I also met with other department heads to evaluate departmental needs or concerns that had come to their attention.

Often I would review security tapes in the event an incident had happened and make notes to discuss with the director concerning security issues.

I also reviewed the Maintenance Management Systems and adjusted or set schedules for facilities needs in environmental controls.

I was a student at Idaho State University and loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the team on the Grounds. A typical day included picking up trash in your area, then beginning a project typical of the season: spreading ice melt or shoveling snow in winter,  pruning roses, spreading bark mulch, planting flowers etc. in spring, mowing, watering, etc. in summer, and raking leaves, spreading ice melt, etc. in fall. I learned how to run several pieces of mechanical equipment I didn't know before (weed whips/eaters/whackers, tillers, blowers, etc.), how to prune roses professionally, how to build irrigation systems, how to plant a shrub or flower properly, how to properly and safely fertilize plants, and more. I loved the management, though there is sometimes drama between members of management, as with any job. The workplace culture is one of hard-working individuals who like their jobs (generally speaking). The hardest part of the job was dealing with the extreme weather---I personally hate snow, so I didn't enjoy when snow fell, and summer can be miserable on mowing days. Summer wasn't as bad typically, though, because if you felt hot, you could just run under a sprinkler and be cooled off for an hour or more at a time. I personally found that I enjoyed trimming plants the best, but I enjoyed almost everything I learned. I think the only thing I really hated was shoveling snow when it was too wet or high to either blow or easily push off sidewalks. Oh, and I didn't think that the management or other workers were paid well enough. But that's due to the university being state-run and such.

The IT job I held for the College of Science and Engineering was specifically tailored to provide work experience and flexible hours for a student employee. They provided an automatic ticket system in which professors could send an email to a department-specific address with their computer or network related problem and it would be added to a list of tickets we were actively working on.

The first thing I would do on a typical work day was check the active tickets which I had been working on previous days but had not yet completed; often times other employees would continue on with jobs that I had started and finish them while I was away. I would then check all the active tickets that other employees had started to see if I could conclude the required work and return the computer to the customer.

Our staff included one secretary, six technicians and two full-time managers. The secretary would monitor all active tickets and assign workload accordingly. The two managers, being the only full time employees in the department, would handle the larger networking problems and enforce department policy on software licensing and server use. The technicians handled all service calls and computer problems.

12 years working with all types and levels of students in an Outreach and Transfer Center located on a community college campus. We are a one-stop shop that advises traditional, non-traditional, non-degree and degree seeking, high school through doctorate, recruiting through graduation, among all other administrative duties as Assistant Director. My experience has been extremely fulfilling, challenging at times, rewarding beyond measure and very educational and diverse.

Every semester for twelve years I have worked closely with faculty, registrar, students, adjuncts, other advisors and our host campus to schedule distance learning classes, classrooms, testing facilities, proctoring, and making the difficult decision of determining which classes must take priority, if required.

I have learned so much during my time at this residency. The abundance of available resources and the opportunity to work with the newest technology have truly enhanced my professional growth. From day one, I felt supported by a collaborative team of staff and dedicated faculty who are always available to provide guidance. The company culture encourages continuous learning and innovation, which has allowed me to expand my skill set in ways I never imagined. Regular training sessions, workshops, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools have contributed significantly to my development. The open and supportive atmosphere has fostered a strong sense of community among colleagues, making it easy to seek advice and share ideas. I appreciate the emphasis on professional advancement and the genuine commitment to employee success. Overall, this job has been an extremely enriching experience that has exceeded my expectations and prepared me well for future career challenges.

If you can avoid the politics happening around you, and yes I know that it's very hard to do that, Idaho State University is a great place to work. I worked there for over 5 years and left to move to another state. I am working in the University system of my new state location and I really miss ISU. The management in my dept was not a top down, you will do things this way type of place. If we had a better way of doing things, then at least it was considered. Decision were typically made by a group, not just a single person or mandated by Boise State. The benefits are good, at least they were when I was there - believe me I don't have anywhere near the same benefits in my new location!

A typical day at work would consist of going to the lab and running tests on the samples we collected out in the field. Since we were working with living specimens, the tests were run in quick time to prevent data skews.
I learned how to use the ImageJ program as well as several techniques for discovering water potential in plants.
Usually we were left to our own devices, but given a listing of what should be done and by when. We were also trained on how to use the equipment, set up and safely run tests, as well as clean up using chemicals. It was a very relaxed environment to work in, with little to no stress from colleagues. 
The hardest part about the job was the occasional need to repeat tests that failed to work or when out in the field tags were lost or difficult to find in the darkness.
The part that was most enjoyable was that my colleagues were very easy to get along with, everyone was willing to help each other when someone was stuck or struggling.

...or so the current President would like to have you believe he is trying to make out of ISU.  It really would be easier to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.  While such intentions may seem laudable, anyone familiar with ISU knows how truly laughable they are.  The current President is ruining the university by chasing-off talented faculty who dare disagree with him (this is well-documented, just search "ACADEMIC SENATE" + VAILAS + ISU).  Benefits are good, but pay and morale are low.  Most administrators are either sycophants of the current President or must think the Fascism is a good way to run a University.  Most staff and faculty are doing their best to weather the current storm, and have a sense of shared misery.  If you keep your head down and your mouth shut you may not get noticed by the Admin.  When you see a problem keep it to yourself or you will be looking for work soon thereafter.

This job will keep you busy from the moment that you start at 7 am until you leave at 3:30 pm.  There is a lot of repetition, however, occasionally a surprise rears its head, and it is usually not a good one. 
The management is fairly laid back and willing to work around the interruptions that life sometimes brings.  
The coworkers are salt of the earth people and are hard workers that are satisfied with working here.
The hardest part of working here is the disgusting things that you have to clean up.  You must have a strong stomach to work here.
Best part of the job is the flexibility that allows you to choose what you want to do first and how you choose to get things done.  As long as the job is done, management doesn't care how or when it is completed.

When I started at ISU, the pay was incredibly low, but I mostly needed benefits. I moved up, but still make a pitiful wage for my work and extra hours. Under every staff position description, there is a list of tasks, one of which is “Other tasks as assigned.” If you go to work at ISU, bear in mind that they mean this sincerely. If they know you have special skills outside of your job description, plan on doing them extensively with no additional compensation. You might receive a thank you or lunch, but NEVER expect a bonus or additional compensation consideration. If a salary increase is approved by your college, HR will have the final say and will cut the amount or approve nothing if you’re staff. BUT faculty members receive ridiculous salaries and stipends. If you think staff doesn’t see the inequity, ISU, you are mistaken. There is a huge staff turnover problem; this is the reason.

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