Laborer

University of Akron • Akron, OH

9d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform general labor to include unskilled tasks and the operation of related equipment. This role involves performing general indoor and outdoor labor such as snow removal, loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and moving furniture. It also includes assisting grounds personnel with mowing, planting, weeding, pressure washing, trash removal, and recycling. Additionally, the position requires performing custodial duties like cleaning offices, buildings, restrooms, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, windows, walls, and entrances. The Laborer may also assist with special events by setting up and removing tables, chairs, stages, and platforms. There are opportunities to assist skilled tradespersons and other workers, and potentially train and lead staff and student employees. Minor repairs on equipment and driving vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries may also be required. The role includes completing work, time, and material usage reports.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers (including fractions and decimals).
• Must be able to read and write sentences.
• Requires valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Requires a minimum of 6 months work experience in operating grounds maintenance and custodial equipment (i.e. mower, garden tractor, snow blower, floor buffer, etc.)
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools required.

Nice To Haves

• No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others, exclusive of students.

Responsibilities

• Perform general indoor and outdoor labor (e.g. snow removal, loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, move furniture.)
• Assist grounds personnel with mowing, planting, weeding, pressure washing, trash removal and recycling.
• Perform custodial duties to include cleaning offices, buildings, restrooms, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, windows, walls and entrances.
• May assist with special events to include set up and removal of tables, chairs, stages and platforms.
• Assist skilled tradespersons and other workers as required.
• May train and lead staff and student employees in proper work methods and procedures.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Drive vehicles to pick up and deliver equipment or materials.
• Complete work, time and material usage reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.

Benefits

• $15.70/hr. starting pay, after one year $16.17hr.
• The university contributes 14% to your retirement, per the union agreement
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit)
• 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave
• Available for employees and dependents
• Predictable shifts with OT available
• Provided at no cost
• Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED