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

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Director, Custodial Services & Waste Management laborers perform general, unskilled manual labor. The Laborer is responsible for grounds cleaning, waste collection, recycling collection, parking lot cleaning, small paving repairs, posting signage, construction and grounds support labor, replacing restroom dispensers, assistance with moving furniture and equipment, and other similar tasks.

Position Information

The list below identifies typical unit tasks:

• 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.

Waste management activities as follows:

• 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.

Replace restroom dispenser and activities as follows:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Abilities: 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; and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
• License: Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Environmental/Physical/Special

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License; comply with the Defensive Drivers Training program requirements if a vehicle is used to travel on official business.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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