Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, General Labor

Job no: 552987
Work type: Staff
Location: San José

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, Custodial and Moving Services, the incumbent works independently or as a team member to perform general, unskilled manual labor which includes moving heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies; assists in campus event set‑up; loads and unloads furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials; cleans assigned areas, including removing construction debris, cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures;

power washes assigned areas; cleans roadsides, streets, and related areas; assists in other cleaning projects; removes and hauls waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean‑up sites; assists crafts and construction workers; performs rough repair work; tears down structures; patches pavement; performs pick and shovel work; assists in grounds maintenance, including pruning, trimming and removing undergrowth and debris;

and operates and performs basic preventive maintenance on appropriate hand and powered equipment and tools, supplies, and materials. The position uses a motor vehicle and other moving equipment to transport and deliver items, including those that are heavy or large in size.

• Move heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assist in campus event set‑up; load and unload furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Clean assigned areas, including removing construction debris; cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
• Use computers for communicating, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log.
• Power wash assigned areas; clean roadsides, streets, and related areas; clean applicable equipment; and assist in other cleaning projects.
• Remove and haul waste and recyclables from areas of central aggregation, special events, and special clean‑up sites.
• Operate radio for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates; use protective equipment as required for personal safety.
• Maintain inventory and records, order parts and supplies.

• Safely move heavy items more than 50 pounds.
• Operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record‑keeping systems, and prepare standard reports.
• Implement a customer (constituent) service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards and to present work to a wide variety of audiences.
• Recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet deadlines/goals; and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions. Manage multiple tasks and work proactively to avoid crisis and backlog.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License for the operation of any vehicle required for this position.
• Operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments.

• Read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position and follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.
• Perform regular strenuous manual labor.
• Safely move heavy items in excess of 50 lbs.

A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver’s license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Once hired, the employee must…