Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley LABORER II in Brownsville, Texas
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7563
Working TitleLABORER II
Number of Vacancies1
LocationBrownsville, Texas
DepartmentCampus Facilities Operations
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform difficult and physically demanding manual work and coordinate the work performed by others while following established procedures.
Description of Duties
• Directs and reviews work orders and assigns activities; performs inspections of work in progress and completed assignments.
• Works alongside the assigned staff performing all needed duties.
• Cleans areas when remodeling buildings and ensures that no material is left behind.
• Inspects facilities for needed services; discusses service requests with customers.
• Assists with different trades on special events.
• Moves, transports, arranges, assembles and disassembles furniture such as chairs, tables, podiums, platforms, scaffolding, tents, portable cans, signage, decorations, etc.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.
• Assists with surplus/warehouse area as needed.
• Moves furniture, office equipment and a variety of heavy supplies and equipment.
• Trains employees in the proper safety regulation, methods and procedures used to perform their duties.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed.
• Carries a radio and keeps communication with department and base.
• May be required to assist with performing groundskeeping duties including but not limited to: operating equipment for mowing, edging, weed removal, tree trimming, and maintaining planters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Immediate and frequent detailed supervision.
Supervision Given
None.
Required Education
Completion of the 6th grade. Able to read, write and speak English.
Preferred Education
High School Diploma or GED .
Licenses/Certifications
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to weather and physical stress. May work in cramped surroundings or lift heavy and cumbersome objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Prompt and correct completion of assignments. Ability to communicate with students, departments and requesters from outside the university. Ability to read and follow layouts concerning events. Ability to work at heights. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date05/16/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42903
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
- Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
- Do you currently have a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document