Laborer I

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laborer to support campus operations through a variety of manual tasks. This role involves moving furniture, setting up equipment for events, and maintaining operational functions throughout the university. Ideal candidates will have a valid vehicle operator's license, basic knowledge of tools, and the ability to lift heavy objects. This position offers year-round work with a competitive starting pay and opportunities for overtime. If you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid vehicle operator's license and clean driving record required.
• Experience in general maintenance, furniture installation, and logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support campus operations by moving office furniture and equipment.
• Set up and take down equipment for various events and transport materials.

Skills

Logistics Knowledge

Basic Tool Operation

Manual Labor

Driving Skills

Furniture Assembly

Heavy Lifting

Tools

Forklifts

Hand Tools

Commercial Moving Equipment

Job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.
To work as a laborer in a wide variety of routine manual labor areas.

Unit Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to support campus operations by moving office furniture and equipment within and between university buildings, including disassembling and reassembling items as necessary. The role involves setting up and taking down equipment for athletic events, livestock shows, conferences, dances, lectures, and concerts. The employee will operate university motor vehicles such as forklifts, vans, trailers, and trucks to transport furniture, equipment, and event materials both on and off campus. Additional duties may include assembling new furniture (e.g., desks, cabinets, chairs, and modular furniture) and delivering salt and project material to university properties and buildings.

As an IPF Set-Up Crew Laborer, you will play an integral role in maintaining the operational functions of Michigan State University’s campus by performing a variety of manual labor tasks related to general construction, commercial moving, warehousing, logistics and event support.

This position is year-round at 40hrs/week with overtime outside of normal working hours. Starting pay is $19.58 with an increase to $20.61 after 6 months based on satisfactory performance.

Desired Qualifications

• A valid vehicle operator's license is required, as the position involves driving a University vehicle. Applicants must have a clean driving record and pass both the departmental motor vehicle background check and the university criminal background check.
• Basic knowledge of tools, methods, equipment, and materials used in logistics, maintenance, and commercial moving are required
• The job involves frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 75 pounds. Safety footwear, such as leather work boots, is required. The position also requires working in various weather conditions and may include after-hours, weekend, and holiday work.
• Participation in MSU’s football season (setup, teardown and cleanup) and snow removal operations are required. MSU is a tobacco-free campus, and tobacco use is prohibited on campus, including during work breaks and in personal vehicles parked on campus
• Experience in general maintenance furniture installation, construction, logistics, or warehousing
• Experience operating commercial moving tools, construction equipment and logistics support
• Experience with hand tools
• Experience in snow removal
• Possession of Chauffeurs License

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

M-F from 8am-4:30pm with significant after-hours, weekend, & holiday work. Shifts may vary depending on seasonality of work requirements or emergency situations

Website

www.ipf.msu.edu

Summary of Health Risks

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Summary of Physical Demands

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