Departmental Assistant Laborer- Summer
Departmental Assistant Laborer- Summer
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Performs general construction labor and assist others in performing carpentry painting repair and construction activities.
Essential Functions
- Perform typical manual tasks in connection with maintenance repair and construction activities including demolition and installation of partitions walls ceilings floors and other building elements; cleaning and removal of trash rubbish debris packing excess stock and other materials from work sites; moving/loading/unloading of materials files furnishings and equipment at work sites storerooms stockrooms warehouses vehicles mechanical rooms and other campus building locations; erection and dismantling of scaffolding and rigging systems.
- Assist others in the performance of maintenance repair and construction of building architectural systems and elements typically involving the replacement of windows doors glazing roofs insulation floor covering painting screens partitions (portable and fixed) furniture ceilings gutters walks stairs etc.
- Operate automobiles trucks power tools hand tools and other equipment as required in support of maintenance repairs and construction activities.
Other Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of one or more building construction trade specialties.
- Must be able to do simple manual work.
- Possess a current and valid Class D Drivers License.
- Ability to use common hand tools and portable handheld power tools.
- Ability to operate automobiles and light trucks.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and under varying climatic conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in emergency situations.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
- Manual dexterity.
- Knowledge of types and uses of materials used in carpentry.
- Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in construction carpentry.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of safety equipment used in construction.
- Skill in using small hand tools such as hammers saws screwdrivers chisels drills etc.
- Skill in using handheld power tools such as power saws power drills power hammers etc.
- Skill in the use of painting tools such as rollers sprayers etc.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Performs tasks as assigned related to carpentry painting repair and construction activities.
- Operate automobiles trucks power tools hand tools and other equipment as required in support of maintenance repairs and construction activities.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical stamina and endurance.
Additional Details
- This is a seasonal assignment for the summer months.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday 6:00am 2:00pm.
- This is a temporary nonbenefited position.
Salary Information
- $22.00 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Employment Type
Hourly
