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System Documentation Specialist

Stanford, CA 94305

Posted: 07/07/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 636297 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Job Purpose:

Support the MCP facilities planning team with identifying and documenting elements with-in all R&DE buildings. Also support the team in additional activities on assigned projects.

Core Duties:
  • Strong understanding of Auto CAD and read architectural drawings/building plans.
  • Able to accurately decipher document information.
  • Strong overall understanding of all Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Must have a high level of Excel skills, able to create macros, tables, link files and create and update tracking sheets.
  • Be a liaison with campus partners to support project document management.
  • Ensure the preparation of required project documentation.
    *-Other duties may also be assigned.

Education & Experience:

Minimum of two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

This will involve a lot of walking, a couple of miles a day (often up and down stairs) and marking the floor plans while on site and then coming back to the office and updating the logs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of architectural drawings and buildings as as-builts.
  • Ability to read plans and accurately represent on CAD and in Excel database.
  • Proficient in Auto DAD, Excel and all Windows based products.
  • Work cross functionally with other departments.
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk based computer tasks and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
  • Kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully, carry push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California driver's license.
  • Auditory acuity with ability to hear horns and bells.
  • Ability to climb scaffolding, ladders, stairs, etc.
    *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

    Working Conditions:
  • May work in active residential areas, dining & kitchens or outdoor environments.
  • May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise in excess of 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals/asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft.
  • May drive vehicle day and night.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
  • May work extended hours, evenings.
Work Standards:
  • When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle code of driving requirements.
  • Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
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