Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Category: Campus Facilities and Support Services Salary: $43,952 - $60,322 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const Department: Toshio Ishida Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information: Reporting to the Recycling and Refuse Supervisor, the Laborer performs a variety of duties such as: assembles, relocates, and dismantles furnishings, equipment, materials, temporary structures, and stages for special events or maintenance jobs. This position assists the UCR Transfer Station by emptying refuse and recycle bins, sweeping the area surrounding the bins, and removing litter. May assist other Facilities Services units with general housekeeping or tasks based on operational needs. May work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas. Performs all job duties in adherence to University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.
The full salary range for the Laborer is $20.05 - $27.51 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
***Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.***
Requirements: Requirements
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma
Required
Experience Requirements
Experience in the safe operation of vehicles such as pick-ups with lift gates, stake beds, box trucks, boom trucks and fork lifts.
Required
1 year working experience as a laborer, general maintenance, facilities, warehouse or related experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Preferred
Experience performing routine custodial duties such as cleaning, mopping, sanitizing restrooms, and vacuuming.
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.
Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Required
Must wear University issued uniform and follow departmental uniform guidelines.
Required
Overtime
Required
Public Driving Record
Required
Minimum Requirements
Ability to perform general maintenance, facilities, warehouse, or related heavy manual tasks.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload.
Ability to perform basic math calculations. Ability to read plans and specifications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays) as needed to accommodate campus event schedules.
Skill to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment required to complete work in the most expeditious and safe manner.
Ability to perform work in compliance with industry and campus safety protocols.
Ability to utilize safety glasses, gloves, or other safety equipment. Ability to safely move heavy objects such as large refrigerators, staging, laboratory instruments and tables, etc. utilizing various material handling equipment including, but not limited to, hydraulic pallet jacks, appliances, furniture, heavy equipment dollies, rolling carts, hydraulic lifts, and manual lifts.
Ability to work for prolonged periods of time in conditions requiring eye protection from equipment, use hand and power tools. Ability to work for extended periods of time in extreme inclement weather conditions ranging from high heat to freezing and rainy conditions. Ability to work in malodorous, dusty conditions, and fumes due to gas powered engines and equipment, etc.
Ability to perform heavy/physically demanding tasks which require pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, stooping, kneeling, stretching, reaching above shoulder level and lifting up to 75 pounds. Ability to lift, load, carry, move and manipulate various tools and materials. Ability to follow safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety devices, equipment and gear to safely perform physical requirements and duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of UC/UCR policies and systems.
Basic knowledge and technical skills with computer programs and applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, web-based Work Order System, etc.).
Additional Information: Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
General Information LABORER 008076 Toshio Ishida Louie Garcia
Department Custom Scope Reporting to the Recycling and Refuse Supervisor, the Laborer performs a variety of duties such as: assembles, relocates, and dismantles furnishings, equipment, materials, temporary structures, and stages for special events or maintenance jobs. This position assists the UCR Transfer Station by emptying refuse and recycle bins, sweeping the area surrounding the bins, and removing litter. May assist other Facilities Services units with general housekeeping or tasks based on operational needs. May work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas. Performs all job duties in adherence to University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.
Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Refuse & Recycling Support: Provides necessary support to UCR Transfer Station. Moves dumpsters from recycle truck/trailer weigh units and empties dumpsters into appropriate compactor or open roll-off container to be hauled away. Replaces damaged bins as needed. Places and services bins for special events. Assists other collection workers when dumpsters or interior bins are too heavy for one person to maneuver safely. Maintains area surrounding bins by sweeping and removing litter, and wash food collection area periodically. Uses refuse truck to pick up campus and residence hall refuse and recyclable materials.
80%
Moving & Relocation Services: Assembles and relocates general furnishings. Delivers, sets-up, and dismantles furniture, lab and office equipment, materials, and supplies. Provides set-up and removal of tables, chairs, staging, podiums, stanchions, and flags for classes, conventions, meetings, and conferences. Performs tear down and removal of various structures/set ups. Assists with moving and storing equipment, tools, furniture, and other materials. Operates forklifts, compactors, scales and other power tools such as power screwdrivers and drills. Cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Performs loading and unloading of trucks and other vehicles. Assists truck drivers in entering and exiting areas where potential hazards are present and/or limited space may be a concern. Operates university vehicles in the performance of duties.
10%
Skilled & Semi-skilled Trade Support: May dig and/or fill ditches, trenches, and other excavations for pipelines, walks, roads, and walls. Digs, cuts concrete, breaks out and removes concrete or other surfacing materials, drills, cores, saws or compacts, as necessary using hand or power operated tools. Prepares various tasks to prepare work sites; sets up and works off of step ladders, extension ladders, scaffolding, man lifts, boom trucks, etc.
5%
Support To Other Facilities Services Teams: Clean areas, removing debris and refuse from worksites, shop areas or vehicles. Assist skilled and semi-skilled trade workers by hauling, carrying, holding, and lifting materials and equipment. Performs routine custodial services for campus, as needed. Performs general clean-up services when needed before and after conferences, meetings, and special event set-ups based on department and/or campus needs. Assists facilities with warehouse inventory storage. May occasionally provide assistance to various crews and teams during increased campus needs or during staffing fluctuations.