Laborer

Job No: 552987 Work type: Staff Location: San José Key Responsibilities Move heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies. Assist in campus event set-up; load and unload furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials. Clean assigned areas, including removing construction debris and cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures. Use computer for communicating, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time logs. Power wash assigned areas; clean roadsides, streets, and related areas; clean applicable equipment; and assist in other cleaning projects. Remove and haul waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean‑up sites. Operate radio for communication of urgent needs, critical information, and status updates. Use protective equipment as required for personal safety. Maintain inventory and records, order parts and supplies. Operate motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment necessary to complete assignments. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Safely move heavy items weighing more than 50 pounds. Operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety. Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized systems; prepare standard reports. Provide a customer‑service approach; maintain high ethical standards; present work to a wide variety of audiences. Recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet deadlines and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions; manage multiple tasks proactively. Hold a valid California Driver’s License. Operate motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments. Required Qualifications Read and write at a level appropriate for the duties and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety. Participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations. Perform regular strenuous manual labor. Safely move heavy items in excess of 50 lbs. License A valid driver’s license is required. Out‑of‑state candidates must obtain a California driver’s license within ten days of hire and complete the Defensive Driver Training Program. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Moving Professional Certification or equivalent. Two years of experience moving furniture, equipment, supplies, or materials in a large commercial, educational, or warehouse setting. Two years of experience utilizing equipment to clean buildings, roadsides, or other hardscape surfaces in a large commercial or educational setting. Compensation Classification: Laborer Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,747/month – $3,898/month (Step 5 – Step 7) CSU Salary Range: $3,461/month – $4,752/month (Step 1 – Step 20) San José State University offers a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30–35% of the base salary. Background Check Completion of a background check (including criminal records, employment, and education verification) is required for employment. The check includes necessary motor vehicle and/or credit checks for certain positions. SJSU covers all associated costs. Equal Employment Statement San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-declare. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California State University