Labor Technician

Department : Facilities Management Salary : $29,995 - $33,779Job SummaryThe Labor Technician relocates and sets up furniture, and performs other miscellaneous functions in support of university events and projects.DutiesRelocates, organizes, and sets up furnitureAssists with event set‑upsAssists carpenters, painters, and electriciansProvides assistance as necessary in the A/C shopCleans construction sitesOperates machinery as necessary to complete tasksMarginal DutiesPerforms all other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports:NoneDelegation of Work:N/ASupervision Given:N/AQualificationsRequired Education:High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experienceExperience in lieu of educationRequired Experience:At least six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, groundskeeping, facilities, construction, warehouse, maintenance, or closely related workEducation in lieu of experienceLicense/Certification:Must maintain a valid, current driver's licensePreferred QualificationsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge:Knowledge of general safety protocols in a public area, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practicesSkills:Strong organizational and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbilities:Ability to follow instructionsAbility to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse communityWork Location and Physical DemandsPrimary Work Location:Works in maintenance and custodial roomsPhysical Demands:Work involves moderate exposure to unpleasant elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particlesPosition requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reachingMay, on rare occasions, be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibrationMust have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colorsMust have the ability to move items of up to 100lbsAll positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr