Laborer

California State University, Chico; California; Híbrido; USD 39 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

San José State University is seeking a Laborer in the Facilities Operations group, located in San José. The role involves semi-skilled facilities tasks, moving furniture, performing small repairs, and maintaining cleanliness across residence and admin areas.

Requires ability to lift heavy items, operate safety equipment, and complete required trainings. Responsibilities include servicing equipment, assisting with relocations during turnover, and adhering to safety and reporting protocols.

Qualificações

• Must participate in OSHA required physicals and examinations.
• Must perform regular strenuous manual labor and safely move items >50 lbs.
• OSHA required background checks including criminal records may be required.
• Forklift training certification and defensive driver training are required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs general non-maintenance and repair work; may perform repairs independently.
• Operates and maintains vacuum cleaners and other equipment.
• Responds to daily service calls as assigned by supervision.
• Delivers and moves residential furniture for custodial staff during turnover periods.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture for events and staff areas.
• Maintains tools and materials in safe condition and ready for use.
• Ensures area cleanliness and reports damages and maintenance needs.

Conhecimentos

Read & write

Operate motorized equipment

Heavy lifting

Defensive Driver Training

Forklift training

Fingerprinting background check

Safety compliance

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Pallet jack

Forklift

Hand trucks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job no: 561289
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under supervision of the Director for Facilities Operations, the Laborer primarily performs general unskilled manual labor. This includes a variety of general repair work and preventive maintenance that does not require journey-level skills, assisting with moving/relocation scheduled work requests, uses powered or non-powered cleaning and materials handling equipment and delivery trucks. Performs other tasks such as the collection, segregation and recycling of various materials, the set up and break down of tables, chairs and canopies, the movement of furniture within/to/from an office, assists with relocation needs due to repairs and the set up and break down for annual Admitted Spartan Day and Opening Days. Performs all duties in their specific assigned work area and is responsible for performing duties in other work areas as needed. Work areas are located within the residential facilities and/or administrative offices and includes the Classics residence halls, the Campus Village residential facilities and/or the trash/recycling rooms. These duties also involve general non-maintenance repair work. This position independently performs a variety of semi-skilled facilities operations functions. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of their work areas. The Laborer is required to use safe, approved methods and frequencies, which have been approved by University Housing Services. This position will work an alternative work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general non-maintenance and repair work; may perform repairs independently.
• Performs all functions involved in the repair and/or replacement of vacuum cleaners and other misc. equipment.
• Responds to daily service calls as assigned by Associate Director for Facilities Operations.
• Provides moving of residential furniture for custodial staff during summer turnover cleaning periods.
• Delivers desk and other furniture within/to from offices, residential rooms and common area.
• Delivers and pick up of canopies/tables/chairs as requested.
• Performs furniture set up and break down during special events and upon request from all areas of department.
• Maintains all tools and working materials in a safe condition and in proper working order.
• Performs yearly preventive maintenance on all residential appliances as needed.
• Removes recycling from common areas as needed.
• Maintains recycling reports. Retrieves data and prepares reports as requested and required using manual and/or computerized recording systems.
• Completes material handling delivery with powered and non-powered equipment on a regular basis.
• Ensures daily cleanliness and appearance of assigned work area, which may include shop area, residence hall, suites, apartment complex, and/or administrative areas.
• Reports all damages encountered while maintaining assigned work area.
• Submits maintenance requests for any needed repairs to equipment, fixtures, infrastructure, etc.
• Delivery of received materials from vendor to assigned storage area as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to exercise care and follow instructions when using motorized equipment as well as follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use proper equipment including manual and motorized pallet jack, various size hand and flat trucks, forklift, panel carts, electric carts, state vehicle with lift gate, etc.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate boom and scissor lift.
• Ability to use pressure-washing equipment.
• Ability to perform complex tasks involving independent judgment, accuracy and speed.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply policies and regulations in specific situations.
• Ability to observe rules, regulations and expectations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to work alone as well as with other staff when assigned to do so.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekdays and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to handle a high degree of customer contact.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies.
• Must be able to work alternative work schedule including weekdays, weekends and some holidays
• Ability to complete Defensive Drivers Training Program provided by State of California for CSU campuses.
• Ability to complete and pass certification for Forklift Training.
• Ability to be fingerprinted – must not have been convicted of a crime in which punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison.
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; perform regular strenuous manual labor; and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 lbs. Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 yrs. experience in appliance and furniture repair.
• 1 yrs. experience as a mover.
• Experience in a University or Residential environment.
• Basic computer knowledge in a work environment.

Compensation

Classification: Laborer
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,461/month – $3,747/month (Step 1 – Step 5)
CSU Salary Range: $3,461/month – $3,747/month (Step 1 – Step 20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Officeor report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing athttps://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email [e-mail] .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing athttps://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email [e-mail] .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.