Louisiana Tech University-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Ruston, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The Helper position at Louisiana Tech University involves performing a wide variety of physical tasks in the maintenance and repair of state facilities. This role is classified as entry-level and does not require any prior experience or training. The position may involve some leaderman functions, where the helper may supervise laborers performing simple tasks. The job is full-time and offers an hourly rate of $13.11.

  • Service, wash, oil, and grease light mechanical equipment including cars, trucks, mowers, and tractors.
  • Assist skilled trades jobs by performing heavy manual operations.
  • Perform rough carpentry work in building scaffolds, concrete forms, wooden fences, and shipping crates.
  • Act as leaderman setting the pace for a group of laborers.
  • Load and unload materials; make minor repairs to tools; mix and pour concrete.
  • Fire and operate an asphalt kettle; occasionally operate a light truck to pick up and deliver spare parts, materials, and equipment.
  • Operate gasoline pumps and keep simple records.
  • Occasionally operate light equipment under close supervision.
  • Assist in the spraying and eradication of unwanted vegetation.
  • Fill and sew sacks of commodities, stencil proper markings on bags, and check weights.
  • Operate conveyor belts used on loading and unloading barges and ships.
  • Perform rough sign and other brush and spray-painting work.
  • Repair and erect metal and wood signs.
  • Serve as axe man or chairman in a survey team, if necessary.
  • No experience or training is required.
  • Variety of health insurance plans and retirement options.
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents.
  • Discounted memberships at the university's sports and wellness center.
  • Professional development training.
  • Promotional opportunities.
  • Market adjustment salary increases awarded annually (pending funding availability).
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