Laborer

University of Akron•Akron, OH

8d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The duties outlined for this position demonstrate its essential role in maintaining campus safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. This role provides critical support through snow removal, grounds care, custodial services, and event setup—responsibilities that directly impact the daily function and safety of the university community. In addition, the position assists skilled trades, performs minor repairs, and operates necessary equipment, helping prevent costly delays and reducing reliance on outside contractors. Given the physical demands, variable working conditions, and wide scope of responsibilities, retaining this position is vital to ensuring the university remains safe, clean, and fully operational year-round. Job Description Summary: Under general supervision perform duties to provide cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures. NOTE – This auto populates, leave alone 😊

Requirements

Education: 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.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Experience: 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.

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 related duties as assigned.
May perform minor repairs on equipment
May 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

Full Benefits
Pension & Paid Time Off
Competitive Pay & Job Security- $15.70/hr. starting pay, after one year $16.17hr.
State Pension Plan- The university contributes 14% to your retirement, per the union agreement
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits- Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
Paid Time Off- Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit)
Paid Parental Leave- 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave
Tuition Remission- Available for employees and dependents
Consistent Schedule & Overtime Opportunities- Predictable shifts with OT available
Uniform & Tool Allowances- Provided at no cost
Team-Oriented Workplace- Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment