Laborer

Laborer

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.

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 Drivers 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. Work schedule is subject to change in accordance with University needs and / or the results of the shift line-up process. Overtime / Call-ins may be mandatory based on University need.

Laborer $15.70 / hr., after one year $16.17 / hr.+ Full Benefits + Pension & Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay & Job Security- $15.70 / hr. starting pay, after one year $16.17 / hr.

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

In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (resume, cover letter, and three professional references).

Review of applicants will begin on October 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

This is a Union position with a salary grade of 03. The salary determination is subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed : Natasha Kuzmina, nkuzmina@uakron.edu