SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

University Of Rhode Island; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a SEMI-SKILLED LABORER to support maintenance and construction tasks. This full-time role involves working under general supervision in various manual labor responsibilities, including assisting in the construction and repair of infrastructure, with a salary ranging from $20.66 to $21.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of routine maintenance methods.
• Experience in semi-skilled manual labor in construction and maintenance.
• Physically qualified to perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks in building and highway maintenance.
• Assist in the construction and repair of infrastructure.
• Operate and clean equipment and machines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Completion of eight school grades

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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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.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CS02121

Job Title

Job Title SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

Position Number

Position Number 0544

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

Salary Range

Salary Range $20.66 - 21.38 per hour

Pay Grade Level GRADE 310G

Position Type

Union

Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department

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

Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Physical Demands

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Campus Location

Building(s)

Grant Funded

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

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

Posting Date 06/11/2025

Closing Date

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94?
  • Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION.
  • No
• * Have you completed eight school grades?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you gained experience through employment in a semi-skilled manual labor position involving construction, maintenance of roads, bridges, or buildings? IF YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION.
  • Yes
  • No