Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, General Labor

Position: LABORER I

To perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks. Responsible for performing unskilled manual work following established procedures.

Description of Duties

• Carries, moves and positions materials.
• Cleans areas when remodeling buildings.
• Follows instructions from the assigned lead.
• Communicates with different trades regarding specific tasks.
• Ensures that no material is left behind during remodeling.
• Assists with central receiving and surplus on special requests.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed.
• Reads and follows instructions as given on the layout.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.
• Assists with surplus/warehouse area as needed.
• Moves, transports, arranges, assembles and disassembles furniture such as chairs, tables, podiums, platforms, scaffolding, tents, portable cans, signage, decorations, etc.
• Moves furniture, office equipment and a variety of heavy supplies and equipment.
• May be required to assist with performing groundskeeping duties including but not limited to operating equipment for mowing, edging, weed removal, tree trimming, and maintaining planters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Immediate and frequent detailed supervision.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Completion of the 6th grade. Able to read and write English.

Preferred Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University‑Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty‑six (36) month history. Out‑of‑state drivers are required to submit a 36‑month history MVR from their prior state of residence(s).

Required

Experience

Six (6) months of related experience.

Preferred Experience

One (1) year of related experience.

Equipment

Use of tools.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to weather and physical stress. May work in cramped surroundings or lift heavy and cumbersome objects.

Other

Prompt and correct completion of assignments. Ability to work GV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full‑Time
Minimum Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 11/14/2025
Grant Funded Position:
No
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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Construction

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