Perform general indoor and outdoor labor (e.g. snow removal loading and unloading trucks deliveries move furniture.) Assist grounds personnel with mowing planting weeding pressure washing trash removal and recycling.
Perform custodial duties to include cleaning offices buildings restrooms sweeping mopping waxing floors windows walls and entrances. May assist with special events to include set up and removal of tables chairs stages and platforms.
Assist skilled tradespersons and other workers as . May train and lead staff and student employees in proper work methods and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned.
May perform minor repairs on equipment
May drive vehicles to pick up and deliver equipment or materials.
Complete work time and material usage reports. Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.
Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Ability to add subtract multiply and divide numbers (including fractions and decimals). Must be able to read and write sentences.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Ohio Drivers License.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 6 months work experience in operating grounds maintenance and custodial equipment (i.e. mower garden tractor snow blower floor buffer etc.) Ability to use hand tools and power tools required. Leadership: No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others exclusive of students.
Physical Requirements: Extremely strenuous with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (100 lbs.) alone or 100 lbs with assistance. Deep bending crawling climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods.
Working Conditions: Routine exposure to heat cold moisture/wetness inclement weather noise heights and air pollution. May involve exposure to chemical substances hazards and moving parts. Work schedule is subject to change in accordance with University needs and/or the results of the shift line-up process. Overtime/Call-ins may be mandatory based on University need.
Laborer $15.70/hr. after one year $16.17/hr. Full Benefits Pension & Paid Time Off
Competitive Pay & Job Security- $15.70/hr. starting pay after one year $16.17hr.
State Pension Plan- The university contributes 14% to your retirement per the union agreement
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits- Low-cost health dental vision life insurance and disability coverage
Paid Time Off- Vacation Sick leave and 11 paid holidays (union benefit)
Paid Parental Leave- 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave
Tuition Remission- Available for employees and dependents
Consistent Schedule & Overtime Opportunities- Predictable shifts with OT available
Uniform & Tool Allowances- Provided at no cost
Team-Oriented Workplace- Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment
Applicant Instructions:In order to be considered for this position please attach the necessary documents (resume cover letter and three professional references).
Application Deadline:Review of applicants will begin on October 17 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
This is a Union position with a salary grade of 03. The salary determination is subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
Communication Workers of AmericaFor assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha KuzminaEmail:
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