Laborer I (Full-Time Temporary – 4 positions to be filled)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX is seeking a Laborer I for a full-time temporary role to support Landscape and Building Services. The position handles unskilled manual tasks, operates landscape equipment, moves objects, and assists with recycling and event setups as needed.

This non-benefits eligible job is expected to end within two months from hire date. Open date is 09/15/2026 and the posting remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing ability is required.
• Numerical and organizational tasks will be minimal.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled manual tasks for Landscape and Building Services.
• Operate landscape equipment as needed.
• Assist with moving objects and recycling activities.
• Support event setup and general duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic literacy

Manual labor

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Requisition

202600285S

Title

Laborer I (Full-Time Temporary – 4 positions to be filled)

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position expected to end on or before two months from hire date.

Occupational Category

Service Maintenance

Department

Facilities Campus Services

Division

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date

09/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. No experience required. Prefer any experience acquired in landscape maintenance, hauling work, or related assignments. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing a variety of unskilled manual tasks for Landscape and Building Services.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs repetitive duties in the field of landscape maintenance and tasks related to moving, hauling and recycling for Landscape and Campus Services; this includes but is not limited to operating landscape equipment, maintaining horticulture, litter collection, recycling related tasks, event set-ups and moving and hauling activities. Requires the ability to operate landscape equipment, assist with moving various types of objects, and perform various recycling processes. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

As required by assignments. Accurate in following specific oral and written instructions. Working conditions are continuously exposed to one or more disagreeable elements such as dirt, dust, heat, fumes, cold, noise, wet, vibration, poor lighting, or congested working area.
This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position expected to end on or before two months from hire date.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time Temporary

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48597

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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