Laborer

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in San Jose is seeking a Laborer to perform general manual labor and assist with facility maintenance and cleaning tasks. Responsibilities include moving furniture, assisting with scheduled relocations, and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas. Candidates should possess the ability to operate basic cleaning equipment and be open to working in varied environments. This position features an alternative work schedule, supporting a dynamic work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Capability to perform general unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor.
• Ability to operate basic cleaning and materials handling equipment as needed.
• Flexibility in working across various work areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform general unskilled manual labor and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with moving and relocation of scheduled work requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of work areas.

Skills

General unskilled/manual labor capability

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Flexibility to work across multiple areas

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Delivery vehicles

Job description

Overview

Under the direct supervision of Assistant Director for Facilities Operations, the Laborer primarily performs general unskilled manual labor, including a variety of general repair work and preventive maintenance that does not require journey-level skills. The laborer assists with moving/relocation scheduled work requests, uses powered or non-powered cleaning and materials handling equipment and delivery trucks. The role may involve general non-maintenance repair work and maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the work area. Work areas include residential facilities and/or administrative offices such as the Classics residence halls, Campus Village residential facilities, and/or trash/recycling rooms. The position will work an alternative work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform general unskilled manual labor, including a variety of general repair work and preventive maintenance that does not require journey-level skills.
• Assist with moving/relocation of scheduled work requests.
• Use powered or non-powered cleaning and materials handling equipment and delivery trucks as needed.
• Participate in collection, segregation and recycling of various materials.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs and canopies; move furniture within or to/from offices.
• Assist with relocation needs due to repairs and with set up and break down for events such as Admitted Spartan Day and Opening Days.
• Perform duties in their assigned work area and, as needed, in other work areas.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of their work areas; follow safe, approved methods and frequencies approved by University Housing Services.
• Work in an alternative schedule as required.

Qualifications

• General unskilled/manual labor capability and ability to perform semi-skilled facilities operations functions.
• Ability to operate and use basic cleaning, materials handling equipment and delivery vehicles as directed.
• Wlexibility to work across multiple work areas including residential facilities and administrative offices.

Equal Employment Statement

Equal Employment Statement: SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/554082/laborer?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11267