Laborer

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

High school graduate and one year of related experience performing a variety of grounds maintenance tasks; moving and hauling furniture and materials.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and able to work cooperatively with team.

Physically able to perform manual tasks - walk, bend, push, pull, lift for an extended period of time while completing assignments.

Ability to use tools with care and store properly.

N.C. driver's license preferred; not required.

Laborer assists and performs work involving physical labor that includes grounds maintenance and upkeep, moving and hauling and setting up for special events. Grounds maintenance and upkeep includes cutting grass, edging walks, blowing, planting, pruning, weeding, policing, sanitation (trash), leaf removal, snow-ice removal, as well as moving and hauling, event set ups and breakdowns. Position operates hand tools and small engine equipment (i.e. weed eaters, blowers, push mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers). Position is not required to operate large motorized grounds equipment (i.e., riding mowers/zero turns, walk-behind, tractors, dump truck, trailers). The incumbent must understand oral and written instructions of work assignments and carry out task; duties must be performed mindful of work safety techniques. The incumbent also performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to buildings and grounds maintenance, utilities,transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant has expanding responsibilities that include providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. The Physical Plant maintains, improves and expands all campus buildings, campus image and educational opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, event planning, motor pool and equipment maintenance/repair, motor fleet and housekeeping services to 40 academic buildings, 15 research buildings, 15 residence halls, 19 farm buildings and 21 support facilities. Moreover, the Grounds Department provides a maintenance program for the University's 200 acre campus, 800 acre farm, and other local off-campus properties, natural landscape features and the athletic complex. Services include sanitation, grounds care and maintenance, landscaping and moving/hauling.

Works as a tradesman's helper cleaning campus of debris and trash (policing campus by walking/gator), cleaning walks, curbs, trimming/edging/blowing/cutting lawns/weeding, assists with planting trees, shrubs, sod-seeds, and flowers, mulching, watering, snow-ice removal (adverse weather clean-up and damage control), moving-hauling furniture or other materials to include chemicals and gases manually or otherwise.

Sets up and breaks down for special events.

Performs maintenance of grounds.

Assists with installing fences and sign posts

Repairs sinkhole and pothole.

Operates hand held grounds tools and small engine equipment.

Reports during adverse weather (snow, ice or other emergencies) as directed.

Uses hand tools and small engine equipment safely.

Follows safety rules and regulations.
Wears and uses issued safety items (clothes, shoes, etc.).

Attends safety meetings.

Communicates effectively with supervisor/lead worker and coworkers.

Listens and comprehends what is said, summarizes in own words what the conversation was about, and asks questions or asks for clarification.

This posting is for 3 positions that need to be filled (004980, 004071, 4987).

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: