Laborer - (Laborer, Range 1) - HDCS Facilities Laborers

Laborer, Range 1•San Francisco, CA

14h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, it is the primary responsibility of the Laborer to move heavy objects, assist the grounds and maintenance in unskilled tasks and clean assigned areas of the properties managed by Housing, Dining & Conference Services. Temporary: Position will end on or before August 31, 2026, permanent status cannot be earned in this position. Position Information Performs tasks of the unit. The list below identifies typical unit tasks: Grounds cleaning and hardscape maintenance on Grounds and parking Structures and roads. Performs general cleaning of all campus outdoor areas, clearing drains, sweeping, picking up bulky debris and vegetation, washing trash cans, outdoor ash trays, removing graffiti, tape, stains, posters, etc. Operates power blowers, carpet shampoo machines, power washers, tilters, compactors, extractors and fans Uses other tools and equipment as necessary to insure cleanliness of outdoor campus areas Moving appliances, furniture, equipment and arranging furniture to match floorplans/layouts Cleans catch basins and drains on the grounds Constructs and maintains trash enclosures and other fences, maintains signs, posts signage as needed etc. May assist Grounds landscape staff in grounds work and tree care operations Assists in the moving of furniture and equipment and other requested items for the University events. Clean and extract floods and overflows Waste management activities as follows: Picks up and exchanges garbage containers, tow bins, and tilt bins from assigned areas on campus manually or using the appropriate vehicles- forklifts, trucks, carts, trailers, etc. Collects, transports, and sorts various recycling materials Sweep, sanitize, and clean near trash/recycling receptacles, within carports, trash rooms, and other areas as assigned Cleans, disinfects, and maintains all material handling containers, trash equipment, and adjacent areas Inspect forklifts, pull bins, tractor, and trash compactor daily before operation, performs minor maintenance on wheels, casters, tow links, etc., and reports equipment and work areas Records activities such as transport pickup schedules, collection quantities, corrective work needed on vehicles or equipment, reports observed repair/maintenance items to Facilities Service Desk, read and understand floor plans for Event set ups, and fills out work orders and timesheets. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
Perform regular strenuous manual labor
Safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the common terminology, methods, practice, tools, chemicals and procedures related to labor activities.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation measures appropriate for laborer work
Must be able to perform proficiently a variety of laborer tasks
Operate all applicable tools and equipment including motor vehicles, tractor, forklift, street sweeper, power washer, extractor, fans, shampoo machine, leaf blower, and manual and power tool
Follow standard oral and written instructions and procedures
Perceive locations on maps, understand floorplans for furniture layout, read and write at a level appropriate to the position to receive training and work instructions such as safety warnings, dispatch instructions to remote locations, list of task, and conditional instructions
Knowledge of safety and the ergonomics of physical labor and sanitation measures
Demonstrate the ability to learn and use care with laborer supplies and equipment
Observe and follow safe working practices
Demonstrate the ability to learn additional laborer functions as job assignments change with circumstances
Knowledge of safety, the ergonomics of physical labor and sanitation measures.
Ability to read and write English, as needed for receiving training and work instructions- such as safety warnings, dispatch instructions to remote locations, lists of tasks and conditional instructions.
Experience working in public higher education
Possession of valid forklift operator certification
Possession of Defensive Driver certification

Responsibilities

Grounds cleaning and hardscape maintenance on Grounds and parking Structures and roads.
Performs general cleaning of all campus outdoor areas, clearing drains, sweeping, picking up bulky debris and vegetation, washing trash cans, outdoor ash trays, removing graffiti, tape, stains, posters, etc.
Operates power blowers, carpet shampoo machines, power washers, tilters, compactors, extractors and fans
Uses other tools and equipment as necessary to insure cleanliness of outdoor campus areas
Moving appliances, furniture, equipment and arranging furniture to match floorplans/layouts
Cleans catch basins and drains on the grounds
Constructs and maintains trash enclosures and other fences, maintains signs, posts signage as needed etc.
May assist Grounds landscape staff in grounds work and tree care operations
Assists in the moving of furniture and equipment and other requested items for the University events.
Clean and extract floods and overflows
Picks up and exchanges garbage containers, tow bins, and tilt bins from assigned areas on campus manually or using the appropriate vehicles- forklifts, trucks, carts, trailers, etc.
Collects, transports, and sorts various recycling materials
Sweep, sanitize, and clean near trash/recycling receptacles, within carports, trash rooms, and other areas as assigned
Cleans, disinfects, and maintains all material handling containers, trash equipment, and adjacent areas
Inspect forklifts, pull bins, tractor, and trash compactor daily before operation, performs minor maintenance on wheels, casters, tow links, etc., and reports equipment and work areas
Records activities such as transport pickup schedules, collection quantities, corrective work needed on vehicles or equipment, reports observed repair/maintenance items to Facilities Service Desk, read and understand floor plans for Event set ups, and fills out work orders and timesheets.
Other duties as assigned.