Laborer - job 1 of 2

Position Title:
Laborer

Position Type:
Regular

Salary Range:
22.63 hourly rate

Pay Frequency:
The University Operations Division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we:

Put the needs of our customers first

Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business

Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thrive

We focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service.
We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training. Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance
the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.

Purpose of the Position: Performs manual labor and operates equipment in a variety of landscape, custodial, recycling/waste removal and/or event support tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The position will work under the supervision of higher-level workers or Facilities Operations Supervisors who provide detailed instructions and training for new tasks and general instructions for routine work; work produced is generally checked during progress and upon completion.
Landscape: Performs basic maintenance of gardens and lawns, including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, blowing and weeding.
Custodial: Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, empty trash and recycle containers and restocking paper and soap supplies; loading and unloading supplies and goods
Recycle/Waste Collection: Drive a light truck or small electric vehicle and tow recycle and waste bins to a central location; load and operate a compactor
Event Support and Moves: Performs event set-up which includes delivering furniture and equipment for events; removes furniture and equipment and returns to storage area or other location as directed. Performs minor office moves
Lifts and moves heavy objects of all types.
Performs a variety of unskilled tasks such as doing pick and shovel work, digging ditches, cleaning catch basins, removing debris, & sweeps streets sidewalks.
May drive a light truck or a small electric utility vehicle as a condition of any of the above tasks

Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience in performing manual labor. Ability to perform heavy lifting up 65lbs. and manual work in all types of weather. Be able to work at elevated heights such as roof tops, extension ladders, on scaffolding, etc. Knowledge of safety requirements for lifting and moving heavy objects. Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English. Valid California
driver's license.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments.

This position is included in the SCU Maintenance bargaining unit.
Union membership is a condition of employment. This is a full time 6-12 months appointment.

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the university community is a top priority. All Santa Clara University students, and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a medical or religious exemption. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for additional information.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, azisser@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu .

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