Maintenance Laborer
Maintenance Laborer
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Job Description
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
Job Summary:
To provide a clean and safe environment for the university community. The duties and responsibilities include the maintenance of an assigned section on a daily basis (section assigned by the grounds supervisor) in addition to seasonal requirements.Job Description:
DAILY OPERATIONS:
Operate equipment used in the performance of assigned duties including four-wheel drive pick-up truck large and small tractors (with attachments) and power tools including but not limited to lawnmowers line trimmers blowers etc.
Use hand and power tools in the performance of assigned duties or preventive maintenance of the equipment and equipment attachments used on the job.
Clean streets curbs sidewalks outside steps ramps and entrances; sweep collect and dispose of debris and refuse as necessary.
Perform as directed repair and maintenance of streets secondary roads parking areas sidewalks and other paved areas including catch basins.
WARM WEATHER:
Perform as directed maintenance of trees shrubs ground covers flowers and vines; including planting transplanting seed collecting cultivating fertilizing watering and pruning. Maintenance of campus lawns as directed; including sodding seeding and weed control.
COLD WEATHER:
Remove snow and ice from building entrances steps walks roads parking areas and other areas as directed.
GENERAL LABOR ASSISTANCE AND EQUIPMENT HANDLING:
Move furniture equipment boxes books supplies etc. as required.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor while assisting tradesmen in the performance of their duties including the moving of construction materials as needed.
OTHER:
Perform other related duties as assigned by Grounds supervisor.
Minimal Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
A. Ability and willingness to work as directed.
B. Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
C. Must have a valid drivers license.
D. Ability to use hand and power tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be mobile able to perform heavy lifting pushing pulling and carrying of equipment and supplies as pertains to the performance of Grounds Maintenance duties.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to perform heavy labor as in snow shoveling.
SAFETY
Comply with local state and federal regulations as applicable to job duties.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)
Setting: Maintenance Laborer is an on campus position not eligible for Hybrid or Remote work.
This position requires a background check.
Salary Range
$18.62Benefits
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health dental and vision benefits sick and vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women Minorities Veterans and Persons with Disabilities as well as other qualified Illinois Universitys positions are contingent upon the Universitys receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
