Helper

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

344d • $13

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed