Labor Technician

Department : Facilities Management Salary : $29,995 - $33,779 Job Summary The Labor Technician relocates and sets up furniture, and performs other miscellaneous functions in support of university events and projects. Duties Relocates, organizes, and sets up furniture Assists with event set‑ups Assists carpenters, painters, and electricians Provides assistance as necessary in the A/C shop Cleans construction sites Operates machinery as necessary to complete tasks Marginal Duties Performs all other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: None Delegation of Work: N/A Supervision Given: N/A Qualifications Required Education: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience Experience in lieu of education Required Experience: At least six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, groundskeeping, facilities, construction, warehouse, maintenance, or closely related work Education in lieu of experience License/Certification: Must maintain a valid, current driver's license Preferred Qualifications None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of general safety protocols in a public area, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices Skills: Strong organizational and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Abilities: Ability to follow instructions Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community Work Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Works in maintenance and custodial rooms Physical Demands: Work involves moderate exposure to unpleasant elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching May, on rare occasions, be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibration Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Houston