Laborer (LABORER)

About the Role

Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing outdoor custodial maintenance, trash and recycling collection, and moving furniture and equipment for various campus events.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Trash and Recycling Collection
• 15% - Outdoor Custodial Maintenance
• 10% - Moves Equipment
• 10% - Work Tracking
• 5% - Operates Equipment

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must participate in the CA Department of Motor Vehicles Pull Notice System.
• Experience using basic hand tools and equipment, including pressure washers.
• Experience troubleshooting, minor maintenance, and repair of small engine and equipment failures.
• Experience safely operating a variety of small vehicles and large, two-axle trucks and accessory equipment.
• Experience following written schedules.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of recycling procedures and of types of recyclables and contamination.
• Knowledge of approved safety devices and practices.
• Skill to work from maps, drawings, sketches, and oral direction.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and learn the use of software programs for work management.
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively using a two-way radio.
• Ability to work successfully in a team and/or an independent work environment.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• This position is 100% on-site.
• Subject to completion of a pre-placement medical exam.
• May require work with or in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• May be subject to extreme weather conditions including high noise, dust, heat, and moisture.
• Must be able to wear and maintain approved safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection.
• Abide by safety requirements and perform duties safely.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.78/hr. - $34.63/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
• UC Job Title: LABORER
• UC Job Code: 008076
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 5 or 6am-1:30 or 2:30pm or Tues-Sat 6am-2:30pm
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: SX-Service Workers
• Benefits Eligible: Yes