"LABORER I"

LABORER I

Posting Number: SRGV8659

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: Campus Facilities Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
To perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks. Responsible for performing unskilled manual work following established procedures.

Description of Duties:

• Carries, moves and positions materials.
• Cleans areas when remodeling buildings.
• Follows instructions from the assigned lead.
• Communicates with different trades regarding specific tasks.
• Cleans areas when remodeling buildings and ensures that no material is left behind.
• Needs to assist with central receiving and surplus on special requests.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed.
• Reads and follows instruction as given on the layout.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.
• Assists with surplus/warehouse area as needed.
• Moves, transports, arranges, assembles and disassembles furniture such as chairs, tables, podiums, platforms, scaffolding, tents, portable cans, signage, decorations, etc.
• Moves furniture, office equipment and a variety of heavy supplies and equipment.
• 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 and write 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:
Six (6) months of related experience.

Preferred Experience:
One (1) year of related experience.

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.

Other:
Prompt and correct completion of assignments. Ability to work at heights. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 11/14/2025

Grant Funded Position: No

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49367