Summer Laborer

Stephens College seeks a Laborer to assist with various projects in our Facilities Department.

This is a temporary summer position: 5/18/26 - 8/21/26

Responsibilities:

• Pick up supplies from various venders
• Jobsite demolition setup and cleanup
• Heavy lifting involved with cleaning out buildings moving furniture etc.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools as needed.
• Loading unloading and delivering materials
• Perform daily tasks safely in accordance with company policies
• Assist with other Facilities areas when needed; grounds custodial warehouse
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years experience
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Must have valid drivers license. Must pass criminal background check.

Work Conditions: Work is performed inside under office or shop conditions with daily exposure to dust noise heat and odors.

Work requires:

• Frequent lifting materials up to 80 lbs
• Continuous standing; kneeling; stooping.

Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia Missouri Stephens College continues to be a leader in womens education fostering a community where students are empowered to lead innovate and excel. The college also provides flexible co-educational masters degrees and certificates for working professionals and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.