General Laborer - Grounds, Custodial & Events

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Pension & paid time off

Tuition remission for employees

Uniform & tool allowances

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking a Laborer to perform general indoor and outdoor labor tasks and assist grounds and custodial staff. Responsibilities include snow removal, loading/unloading, mowing, cleaning, and event setup.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read and write sentences. Valid Ohio driver’s license and prior experience with custodial equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers (including fractions and decimals).
• Must be able to read and write sentences.

Responsibilities

• Perform general indoor and outdoor labor (e.g., snow removal, loading/unloading trucks, deliveries, move furniture).
• Assist grounds personnel with mowing, planting, weeding, pressure washing, trash removal and recycling.
• Perform custodial duties: cleaning offices, buildings, restrooms, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, windows, walls and entrances.
• May assist with special events: set up and removal of tables, chairs, stages, platforms.
• Assist skilled tradespersons and other workers as required.

Skills

Numeracy basics

Reading & writing

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The University of Akron is seeking a Laborer to perform general indoor and outdoor labor tasks and assist grounds and custodial staff. Responsibilities include snow removal, loading/unloading, mowing, cleaning, and event setup.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read and write sentences. Valid Ohio driver’s license and prior experience with custodial equipment are preferred.