Laborer - (Laborer, Range 1) - Facilities Services - CCSC

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year probationary position for a full-time Laborer (1.0 FTE) within Facilities Services at the Cesar Chavez Service Center (CCSC) at San Francisco State University. The Laborer performs general, unskilled manual labor under the direct supervision of the Director, Custodial Services & Waste Management. Responsibilities include grounds cleaning, waste and recycling collection, parking lot maintenance, minor paving repairs, posting signage, construction and grounds support, replacing restroom dispensers, and assisting with moving furniture and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
Ability to perform regular strenuous manual labor.
Ability to safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Compliance with the Defensive Drivers Training program requirements if a vehicle is used to travel on official business.
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the common terminology, methods, practices, tools, chemicals, and procedures related to laborer activities.
Knowledge of safety standards, sanitation measures, and ergonomics appropriate for physical labor.
Ability to perform a variety of laborer tasks and operate tools and equipment, including motor vehicles, tractor, forklift, street sweeper, power washer, concrete mixer, grinder, leaf blower, and manual/power tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, perceive locations on maps, and read and write at a level appropriate for training and work instructions (e.g., safety warnings, dispatch instructions, task lists, conditional instructions).
Ability to learn and apply care in handling laborer supplies and equipment, observe safe working practices, and adapt to new job assignments as circumstances change.
Experience working in public higher education.
Possession of valid Forklift operator certification.
Possession of Defensive Driver certification.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and hardscape maintenance on grounds, parking structures, and roads.
Performs general cleaning of all campus outdoor areas: cleaning drains, sweeping, picking up bulking debris and vegetation, washing trash cans, removing graffiti, tape, stains, posters, etc.
Pressure washes walkways and parking structures.
Maintains all entryways, campus furniture, and signage in an exceptionally clean condition.
Operates a variety of vehicles (tractor, street sweeper, forklift, utility carts, trucks, etc.) safety in the performance of duties. Performs operator safety checks and maintenance.
Operates power blowers.
Uses other tools and equipment as necessary to ensure cleanliness of outdoor campus areas.
Installs and maintains asphalt, concrete, pavers, etc. with repair patches, sealers, etc.
Cleans catch basis and drains on the grounds.
Constructs and maintains trash enclosures and other fences, maintains signs, etc.
May assist Grounds landscape staff in grounds work and tree care operations.
Assists in the moving of furniture and equipment, tents and mats and other requested items for the University events.
Clean restrooms, stairwells, conference rooms, offices, restaurant seating areas.
Strips and waxes floors and cleans carpets.
Picks up and exchanges garbage containers, tow bins, and tilt bins from assigned areas on campus using appropriate vehicles – forklifts, trucks, carts, trailers, etc.
Collects, transports and sorts various recycling materials.
Cleans, disinfects, and maintains all material handling containers, trash equipment and work areas.
Inspects forklifts, pull bins, tractor, and trash compactor daily before operation, performs minor maintenance on wheels, casters, tow links, etc. and reports equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
Records activities such as transport pickup schedules, collection quantities, corrective work needed on vehicles or equipment and fills out timesheets.
Replaces broken restroom dispensers.
Delivers emergency supplies to various locations around campus.
Responds to work orders from the customer service desk.
Reports all non-working light fixtures to the customer service desk to be referred to an electrician for appropriate action.
Other duties as assigned