Event/On-Call Laborer

at  California State University

Job no: 541112
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Temporary, Part Time
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Classified as: Laborer
Facilities Services is continually building a pool of applicants interested in hourly intermittent temporary employment. Multiple positions are filled as needed and appointments end on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, operational needs, and job performance. Positions are normally assigned to work primarily weekends for events, but may also be assigned to work alternate schedules as operational needs demand. Hours will vary.
Under the general supervision of the Grounds & Events Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for providing general manual labor duties for the campus. Hours will vary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None required.
Experience: None required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools to dismantle and reassemble office furniture in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a wide variety of powered equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work actively to resolve conflicts; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, students and visitors using excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to precisely follow oral and written instructions and ability to organize work assignments to work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and assignments.
• Ability to operate a 5th wheel truck and trailer unit for waste management purposes.
• Ability to dismantle office furniture using powered and non powered hand tools.
• Ability to move/push 4 yard dumpsters.
• Ability to pull out a 75 pound bag of trash or recycling receptacle.
• Ability to work in adverse and fluctuating conditions.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to operate the cardboard bailer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Ability to perform regular strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
• May require possession of a valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Move heavy objects and perform manual labor on campus moves using various moving equipment and tools; load and unload furniture, equipment, packing boxes, supplies and various materials as directed.
• Use a variety of hand tools to dismantle office furniture and reassemble in new location.
• Schedule may vary during event season to meet operational needs.
• Assist in campus event set up (tables, chairs, awnings, etc.) and breakdown to include preparation of site.
• Remove recyclables from areas of central locations indoor and outdoor; prepare, deliver and pick up recycling containers at all campus events and for special site clean up.
• Organize, maintain and sanitize recycling containers, bins, vehicles, clean and maintain the Facilities Resource Center and baler site.
• Adhere to workflow continuity and recycle pickups and disposal schedule of bins from outside vendors.
• Responsible for safety of volunteers (student and alternate work program) working in support of the Recycling Program ensuring proper hygiene, proper weight handling, vehicle operation and accident prevention in general is adhered to.
• Operate cardboard baler, 5th wheel pickup truck with trailer and forklift.
• Operate 5th wheel pickup truck and trailer unit collecting garbage and emptying trash cans, operate waste compaction system, cardboard bailer, blower, forklift, pressure washer and backhoe.
• Move and relocate 800 to 1000 pounds wheeled dumpster with and without assistance; requires pushing dumpster a distance of 50 feet at times.

JOB DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• MOVES: Move heavy objects and perform manual labor on campus using various moving equipment and tools; load and unload furniture, equipment, packing boxes, supplies and various materials as directed. Use a variety of hand tools to dismantle office furniture and reassemble in new location.
• SPECIAL EVENTS: Assist in campus event set up (tables, chairs, awnings, etc.) and breakdown to include preparation of site. Assist as required in all University ceremonies, concerts, events, functions and in emergency situations.
• RECYCLING: Remove recyclables from areas of central locations indoor and outdoor, prepare, deliver and pick up recycling containers at all campus events and for special site clean up. Organize, maintain and sanitize recycling containers, bins, vehicles, clean and maintain the Facilities Resource Center and baler site. Adhere to workflow continuity and recycle pickups and disposal schedule of bins from outside vendors. Responsible for safety of volunteers (student and alternate work program) working in support of the Recycling Program ensuring proper hygiene, weight handling, vehicle operation and accident prevention in general is adhered to. Operate carboard baler, 5th wheel pickup truck with trailer and forklift.
• WASTE: Operate 5th wheel pickup truck and trailer unit collecting garbage and emptying trash cans, operate waste compaction system, cardboard baler, blower, forklift, pressure washer and backhoe. Move and relocate 800 to 1000 pound wheeled dumpster with and without assistance; requires pushing dumpster a distance of 50 feet at times.
• GENERAL CLEANING: General upkeep of campus buildings, performing custodial and grounds work as directed; cleaning assigned areas including removal of construction debris; cleaning gutters, culverts and other drainage structures, operate pressure washer, clean roadsides, streets and related outdoor and indoor areas; cleaning applicable equipment and assisting in other cleaning projects as assigned. Assist crafts and construction workers by performing unskilled tasks such as preparing work areas; performing rough repair work; tearing down structures, patching pavement, performing pick and shovel work.
• GROUNDS: Assist in grounds maintenance such as pruning, trimming and spraying, removing of undergrowth and debris, use of spade, hoe, rake or other equipment as assigned. Prepare and/or clean assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Move heavy objects and perform manual labor on campus moves using various moving equipment and tools; load and unload furniture, equipment, packing boxes, supplies and various materials as directed.
• Use a variety of hand tools to dismantle office furniture and reassemble in new location.
• Schedule may vary during event season to meet operational needs.
• Assist in campus event set up (tables, chairs, awnings, etc.) and breakdown to include preparation of site.
• Remove recyclables from areas of central locations indoor and outdoor; prepare, deliver and pick up recycling containers at all campus events and for special site clean up.
• Organize, maintain and sanitize recycling containers, bins, vehicles, clean and maintain the Facilities Resource Center and baler site.
• Adhere to workflow continuity and recycle pickups and disposal schedule of bins from outside vendors.
• Responsible for safety of volunteers (student and alternate work program) working in support of the Recycling Program ensuring proper hygiene, proper weight handling, vehicle operation and accident prevention in general is adhered to.
• Operate cardboard baler, 5th wheel pickup truck with trailer and forklift.
• Operate 5th wheel pickup truck and trailer unit collecting garbage and emptying trash cans, operate waste compaction system, cardboard bailer, blower, forklift, pressure washer and backhoe.
• Move and relocate 800 to 1000 pounds wheeled dumpster with and without assistance; requires pushing dumpster a distance of 50 feet at times