Job No. 548086 Laborer

Job Description:

Job No. 548086 Laborer

Description

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Laborer

UNION CODE: R02

TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $3,680 - $4,200

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,680 - $5,955

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

POSITION PURPOSE: Within the Business and Administrative Services Division, Facilities Management is responsible for the continued maintenance of campus facilities and grounds, for providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and for maintaining a quality-oriented organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment.

Under the general supervision of the Custodial Manager, the Laborer performs general, unskilled manual labor including moving and setting up furniture and equipment for special events and space relocations, assisting with custodial services, and maintaining campus facilities. This position ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment by adhering to proper safety practices, operating vehicles and equipment, and maintaining accurate records of work performed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campus Special Events & Space Moves

• Externally coordinate Facility Services’ support with special event planners and service requestors by determining logistical needs, timelines, and required equipment to ensure seamless event execution.
• Internally coordinate Facility Services within CFMS supporting special events and moves by collaborating with team members, assigning tasks, and tracking progress using work order systems.
• Deliver, pickup, set-up, and relocate furniture and other equipment for special campus events, space moves, and as required ensuring proper handling and placement per event or department specifications.
• Assist with packing and transporting campus personnel personal and office items in support of during relocations, ensuring safe handling and proper labeling to prevent damage or loss.
• Set-up, assemble, disassemble and repair modular and other systems furniture using appropriate hand and power tools to ensure functionality and structural integrity.
• Arrange for and complete minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and furniture, including oiling door hinges, tightening screws, replacing feet on tables and chairs, and addressing general wear and tear issues to maintain usability.
• In accordance with campus policy and legal requirements, work with CSUB’s Asset Manager to coordinate disposal, repurposing, or recycling of excess or outdated items.
• Operate campus vehicles less than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight to transport furniture and materials. Operate other equipment such as forklifts to assist with heavy lifting and placement of items.
• Implement and adhere to safe working practices, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries.
• Maintain secure, safe, and orderly shop and yard spaces by organizing tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring proper storage of materials, and disposing of waste according to safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of event and moving equipment, ensuring that all necessary tools and materials are available and in good working condition.

Custodial Support

• Provide custodial services for special events, space moves, and routine campus maintenance, including cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas to maintain a hygienic environment throughout campus facilities.
• Perform restroom maintenance by disinfecting surfaces, restocking supplies, and ensuring fixtures are in working order to uphold sanitation standards. Clean and maintain campus floors, including sweeping, mopping, polishing, stripping, sealing, waxing, vacuuming, spot cleaning, etc.
• Replace lighting bulbs and conduct basic lighting maintenance as needed, reporting issues that require electrician intervention.
• Inspect and ensure equipment used in performance of assigned duties is safe and maintained. Perform basic troubleshooting and report issues requiring repair or replacement.
• Implement and adhere to safe working practices, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals, use of PPE, and compliance with safety regulations to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
• Maintain secure, safe, and orderly shop and yard spaces, by organizing tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring proper storage of materials, and disposing of waste according to safety guidelines.
• Assist with emergency response cleanup, including water leaks, spills, and post-event cleaning, to quickly restore affected areas.
• Remove and haul waste and recyclables from designated areas, including event sites, office spaces, and campus grounds, following proper disposal and recycling procedures.
• Provide lead custodial support in the absence of the Lead Custodians by assisting with assigning and monitoring custodial tasks, ensuring compliance with work orders, monitoring adherence to safety protocols, and providing guidance and feedback to custodial staff.

Planning & Record Keeping

• Maintain and keep current records and logs related to assigned duties, ensuring accurate documentation for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Report identified facility repairs and maintenance needs, documenting issues in work order systems and following up on necessary repairs to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist in the development of facility and systems preventive maintenance program by providing input on recurring maintenance needs, scheduling tasks, and implementing improvements.
• Maintain and keep current computerized maintenance management system, ensuring accurate tracking of work orders, labor hours, and material usage.
• Prepare standard reports detailing work performed, materials used, and time spent on tasks to support departmental planning and budgeting.
• Retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to ensure assigned objectives are met.
• Assist in estimating maintenance and repair cost, time, and materials for projects by gathering information on labor, supplies, and equipment needed for various tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - N/A

LICENSES - Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.
• Ability to perform regular strenuous manual labor and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations
• with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive
• work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse
• population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple
• assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets,
• databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of recent experience in industrial or educational custodial work. Working knowledge of the methods,
• chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures.
• Demonstrate effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: HEAVY WORK - 50% or more of the activities involve walking, standing, squatting, kneeling or climbing; lifting heavy weight objects which may exceed 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Is exposed to excessive noise
• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave
• Drives motorized equipment
• Works in confined quarters
• Works in high places

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Limited: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Bakersfield provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Bakersfield complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The CSU Bakersfield is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Bakersfield, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Advertised: May 05 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 19 2025 Pacific Daylight Time