Laborer

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Laborer to support asset management, surplus, and disposition activities across campus. This temporary position assists with moves, relocations, and the university's recycling program in a safety-minded, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include moving furniture and equipment, stocking areas, posting surplus items, and customer assistance. A high school diploma is preferred; Defensive Driver Training will be provided after hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Background check required and may affect employment.
• Must be able to safely move heavy items.
• Defensive Driver Training Program will be completed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment moves and relocations; operate material-handling equipment and delivery trucks.
• Move furniture within and between offices and support relocations as part of recycling and reuse programs.
• Photograph and post items for surplus sale and assist customers during pickups.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas and pickup/drop-off locations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job no: 563279
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Administrative, Custodial/Facilities, Temporary, Full Time

Job Title

Laborer

Classification

Laborer

Auto Req. ID

563279

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,461 - $3,822 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Asset Management and Document Services within the Division of Administration and Finance provide efficient, effective, and seamless management of university assets and documents while ensuring accountability, accessibility, and reliable support for the campus community. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the Asset Management and Document Services Office as a Laborer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Asset Management and Document Services, the Laborer performs general manual labor in support of asset management, surplus, and disposition activities. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment moves and relocations; operating powered and non-powered material-handling equipment and delivery trucks; and collecting, sorting, organizing, and moving furniture, machinery, assets, and other equipment.

The Laborer moves furniture within and between offices and supports relocations associated with the university’s recycling and reuse program. The position also assists with the surplus sales process by photographing and posting items for sale, scheduling pickups, and assisting customers during item pickup.

The Laborer performs duties within an assigned work area and as needed, at various locations across campus, including storage areas and campus-wide pickup and drop-off sites. The position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of storage areas and designated pickup and drop-off locations. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; perform regular strenuous manual labor; and safely move heavy items in excess of fifty pounds.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; basic computer skills in a work environment; experience operating powered and non-powered material-handling equipment; experience assisting with furniture moves, equipment relocations, surplus property, or recycling and reuse programs; strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, customers, and campus departments.

Must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses upon hire.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised

Oct 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close

Nov 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time