General Maintenance I (Facilities Moving Laborer)

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Location:

Belknap Campus Time Type:

Full time Worker Type:

Regular Job Req ID:

R108839 Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED, and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 1 (Hourly) Position Description:

The primary focus of this General Maintenance I position is moving furniture, equipment, and other items to various locations. Additional responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, setting up displays for special events, assisting with construction and repairs, hauling debris from renovation sites, and other labor support duties as assigned. Employees operate vehicles and heavy equipment, maintain tools, and must complete paperwork and trainings on schedule. The role requires working effectively both independently and with a team.

This position is a required personnel position and requires the employee’s physical presence at the workplace. Additionally, the employee is required to report to (or remain at) work to assist with University emergencies during closures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lift and move equipment, furniture, and miscellaneous items between various locations, including up and down stairs, using furniture dollies and other resources appropriate for completing the job

Lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis and move/lift items over 50 pounds with material handling devices

Load and unload trucks

Collect and remove trash and clean parking garages and lots

Set up and assemble displays for special events in various departments

Lift and haul away debris, drywall, and lumber from renovation sites

Properly maintain and store tools, equipment, and vehicles

Perform safety checks on equipment and vehicles for safe operations according to the standard of use and report any damage for repairs or replacement

Effectively work alone and with a team

Operate a box truck, forklift, and other heavy equipment, as needed

Remove snow and ice from university walkways, roads, ramps, parking areas, and shuttle bus stops by utilizing the appropriate snow removal equipment and spreading salt in those areas

Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner. Attend required trainings and meetings.

Contribute to the overall success of the assigned department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s)

Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including but not limited to snow, rain, heat, and cold

Assist other trades and perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.