Laborer

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,816 - 43,501; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Laborer to support Custodial and Moving Services on campus in San José. The role involves moving heavy objects, assisting in event setup, cleaning, waste removal, and basic maintenance responsibilities.

The position requires following safety guidelines, operating various equipment, and maintaining records. A valid California driver’s license and two years of related experience are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive shifts.

Qualifications

• Read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.
• Perform regular strenuous manual labor.
• Safely move heavy items in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Move heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assist in campus event set-up; load and unload furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Clean assigned areas, including removing construction debris; cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
• Use computers for communicating, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log.
• Power wash assigned areas; clean roadsides, streets, and related areas; clean applicable equipment; and assist in other cleaning projects.
• Remove and haul waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean-up sites.
• Operate radio for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates; use protective equipment as required for personal safety.
• Maintain inventory and records, order parts and supplies.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Safety instructions

Record-keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Moving Professional Certification

Job description

Job no: 552987
Work type: Staff
Location: San José

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, Custodial and Moving Services, the incumbent works independently or as a team member to perform general, unskilled manual labor which includes moving heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies; assists in campus event set‑up; loads and unloads furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials; cleans assigned areas, including removing construction debris, cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures; power washes assigned areas; cleans roadsides, streets, and related areas; assists in other cleaning projects; removes and hauls waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean‑up sites; assists crafts and construction workers; performs rough repair work; tears down structures; patches pavement; performs pick and shovel work; assists in grounds maintenance, including pruning, trimming and removing undergrowth and debris; and operates and performs basic preventive maintenance on appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies, and materials. The position uses a motor vehicle and other moving equipment to transport and deliver items, including those that are heavy or large in size.

Key Responsibilities

• Move heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assist in campus event set‑up; load and unload furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Clean assigned areas, including removing construction debris; cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
• Use computers for communicating, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log.
• Power wash assigned areas; clean roadsides, streets, and related areas; clean applicable equipment; and assist in other cleaning projects.
• Remove and haul waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean‑up sites.
• Operate radio for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates; use protective equipment as required for personal safety.
• Maintain inventory and records, order parts and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safely move heavy items more than 50 pounds.
• Operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record‑keeping systems, and prepare standard reports.
• Implement a customer (constituent) service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards and to present work to a wide variety of audiences.
• Recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions. Manage multiple tasks and work proactively to avoid crisis and backlog.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License for the operation of any vehicle required for this position.
• Operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.
• Perform regular strenuous manual labor.
• Safely move heavy items in excess of 50 lbs.

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

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Moving Professional Certification or equivalent.
• Two years of experience moving furniture, equipment, supplies or materials in a large commercial, educational, or warehouse setting.
• Two years of experience utilizing equipment to clean buildings, roadsides or other hardscape surfaces in a large commercial or educational setting.

Compensation

Classification: Laborer
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,747/month – $3,898/month (Step 5 – Step 7)
CSU Salary Range: $3,461/month – $4,752/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

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.