General Laborer - Facilities

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA seeks a General Laborer - Facilities to support the Facilities department by performing general labor and assisting with event setup, building care and appearance, event preparation and other operational needs.

The role also serves as a backup to the Contracts and Event Manager to help ensure the successful execution of campus events. This is a non-exempt hourly position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Backup to the Contracts and Event Setup Manager.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of campus events, including tents, tables, chairs, signage, and staging.
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials safely as needed.
• Carry, deliver facilities, and transport facilities-related equipment or supplies.
• Install temporary signage across campus as needed.
• Perform custodial and housekeeping duties and maintain designated areas.
• Perform outdoor maintenance tasks and manage debris and trash.
• Assist with basic building and equipment maintenance.
• Request, load, unload, stock, and organize supplies.
• Report maintenance issues and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Operate department vehicles as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Basic math

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Job Details

Job Title: General Laborer - Facilities

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301408

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position supports the Facilities department by performing general labor and assisting with event setup, building care and appearance, event preparation and other operational needs. The position also serves as a backup to the Contracts and Event Manager to help ensure the successful execution of campus events.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a backup to the Contracts and Event Setup Manager.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of campus events, including tents, tables, chairs, signage, and staging.
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials safely as needed.
• Carry, deliver facilities, and transport facilities-related equipment or supplies.
• Install temporary traffic and informational signage across campus as needed.
• Perform general custodial and housekeeping duties, including dusting and wiping furniture and fixtures, cleaning spills and broken glass, and maintaining other designated areas as assigned.
• Perform general outdoor maintenance duties, including removing debris and weeds, watering flowers, picking up trash, and emptying and cleaning trash receptacles.
• Assist with basic building and equipment maintenance
• Request, load, unload, stock, and organize supplies and storage areas.
• Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, and other needs to Director or supervisor.
• Operate department vehicles as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating with others.
• Familiarity of basic computer skills (such as email, Microsoft Word) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please email the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at [e-mail]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office or stockroom, in a variety of university buildings, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Other Information

Salary: $14.00/hr.

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is required for positions that are required to drive.

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