Laborer

Laborer at California State University Monterey Bay

Applications must be submitted to the CSUMB Career site at: https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/544224/laborer

Priority Screening Date: 11/21/2024

PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform general, unskilled manual labor. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Logistical Services, and day-to-day work direction of the Logistical Services Lead. The Laborer performs regular strenuous manual labor involving various types of work, related tasks or logical assignment to this classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Moving Services/Shipping and Receiving:

Move, transport, load and unload heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials and supplies.

Use a motor vehicle to transport and deliver heavy or other items.

2. Facilities Support:

Clean assigned areas including such activities as removing construction debris; cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures; power washing assigned areas; cleaning swimming pools, sidewalks, entry ways, stairways, interior and exterior windows, roadsides, streets, and related areas; cleaning applicable equipment; and assisting in other cleaning projects.

Remove and haul waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation.

Coordinate with facilities help center for work-orders from various campus department.

Assist crafts and construction workers by performing unskilled tasks such as preparing work areas, performing rough repair work, tearing down structures, patching pavement, performing pick and shovel work.

Assist in grounds maintenance, including such activities as pruning, trimming and spraying trees and shrubbery; removing undergrowth and debris; and using a spade, hoe, or rake to prepare or clean assigned areas.

Operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies, and materials

3. Special Event Support:

Assist in campus event set-up.

Special events, and special clean-up sites.

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; perform regular strenuous manual labor; and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds. Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience performing general manual labor or working in a warehouse or shipping and receiving facility. Experience operating propane-powered materials handling equipment, pickup truck with power lift gate, and motor vehicles (one-half to two-ton capacities). Ability to: communicate in a professional manner; keep simple records and prepare simple reports; match names and numbers, and make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately; spell correctly; and apply safe methods for lifting and moving heavy supplies and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse academic environment.

Ability to: use PeopleSoft or equivalent management information system and utilize modern shipping and receiving technologies.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.

May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Perform regular strenuous manual labor; and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds. Stand or sit for extended periods of time. Perform manual labor including reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, kneeling, twisting and balancing of objects up to 50 lbs.

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit: CSU Benefits R09. The University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library (map). All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.