Temporary Seasonal Laborer

General laborer and groundskeeping duties, including mowing, digging holes, removing weeds, trimming, transporting materials and equipment on trucks.

Education and Experience

The ability to read, write and follow instructions is required. Must be available to work overtime. Must be able to work under extreme weather conditions. Must be flexible in scheduling. Must have a valid Driver's License, Must be able to drive a university vehicle and pass the Safety Dept's regulations.

Skills and Knowledge

The ability to read, write and follow instructions is required. Must be available to work overtime. Must be able to work under extreme weather conditions. Must be flexible in scheduling. Must have a valid Driver's License, Must be able to drive a university vehicle and pass the Safety Dept's regulations

Responsibilities

• Dig holes for shrubs and trees; rake dirt, grass, leaves and clean up litter from lawns and shrubs.
• Load trucks with dirt, leaves, rubbish, etc.
• Move furniture, office equipment; set up tables, chairs and scaffolds, etc. for events.
• Load materials and equipment on trucks for transport to work areas.
• Assist tradesmen by carrying material, operating jackhammer and digging holes.

May work on road repair

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking (85% - 90% of the shift)
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (75% - 90%)
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (75% - 90% of shift)
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso (75% - 95% of shift)
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, etc.) 80% - 95%)
• Able to perform manual digging and shovel snow and ice for several hours at a time; raking, loading and unloading trucks lifting items up to 80 pounds
• Wrist and finger dexterity sufficient to use a variety of hand tools to perform tasks
• Able to handle and operate power tools (e.g. drills, circular saw, hand snake)
• May need strength sufficient to operate a jackhammer
• Repetitive arm movement (e.g. hammering)
• May need to work on a ladder, scaffolds, , or other elevated heights
• Able to drive vehicles with manual transmission
• Able to climb up into and down from truck cab
• Able to work outdoors in extreme heat or cold
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 100 feet
• Push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Exposure to strong odors, dust, chemicals, pesticides, rodents (e.g. bats,mice), outdoor allergens (e.g. ragweed, grass), bird droppings
• Able to work in the evening and at night

Tools/Equipment

Operate hand power tools such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, jackhammers, etc. Use a variety of hand tools including rakes, etc.

Application Instructions

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