Laborer

University of Akron • Akron, OH

2d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Under general supervision perform duties to provide cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture and fixtures.

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.
• Leadership: No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others, exclusive of students.
• Physical Requirements: Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (100 lbs.) alone or 100+ lbs with assistance. Deep bending, crawling, climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods.
• Working Conditions: Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, heights and air pollution. May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards and moving parts.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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