SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

University of Rhode Island; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a SEMI-SKILLED LABORER for full-time manual work at their W Alton Jones Campus. This entry-level position involves tasks such as repairing bridges, operating equipment, and assisting in maintenance, providing a good opportunity for someone looking to start a career in construction or maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Experience in semi-skilled manual labor in construction and maintenance.
• Ability to perform various tasks including building, repairing, and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks requiring general mechanical aptitude.
• Assist in building and repairing structures.
• Drive trucks and collect safety signs.

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow oral instructions

Education

Completion of eight school grades

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Position Information

Posting Number CS02121 Job Title SEMI-SKILLED LABORER Position Number 0544 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $20.66 - 21.38 per hour Pay Grade Level GRADE 310G Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department GSO Maintenance Contact(s)

Karen Healey, MS

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email [e-mail] Physical Demands

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Campus Location W Alton Jones Campus Building(s) Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities

Illustrative Examples Of Work Performed

To perform a variety of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty or responsibility requiring general mechanical aptitude, ability and experience approaching the requirements of skilled trades.

To serve as a rough carpenter in building and repairing timber bridges and bridge floors, scaffolding for the painting and repairing of bridge and other structures, concrete forms, guard rails, rough tables and benches and incidental outbuildings.

To serve as a rough mason in pouring and finishing concrete; laying brick and stone; and repairing and constructing bridges, culverts, stone walls, wells, fireplaces, curbings and drains.

To assist in location, marking and painting traffic lines.

To clean painting machines and brushes.

To drive a truck and to place and collect safety signs on roads being painted.

To assist in steel fabricating, erecting, riveting and welding in the repair of bridges and construction machinery.

To assist in cleaning and painting structures and equipment.

To operate and clean simple sewage collection and disposal systems including roadside drains and culverts.

To assist in routine work in a materials testing laboratory, preparing materials to tests and disposing of same as instructed upon completion of tests.

To work as a member of a crew engaged in the inspection, control and eradication of insect pests and plant diseases.

To assemble and operate spray equipment.

To inspect nursery stock for plant or insect infestations.

To perform minor buildings repairs, plumbing and electrical work of a kind not requiring the skill of a journeyman worker.

To serve as a manual laborer.

To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the routine methods and techniques (less than the journeyman level) applies in building and highway maintenance trades and occupations; the ability to apply such methods and techniques at a level less than a journeyman worker; the ability to understand and follow oral instructions; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: some employment in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and buildings.

OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM — Monday through Friday

Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Posting Date 06/11/2025 Closing Date 06/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

The search process for this position is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures.

The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15254

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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