Laborer

About the Job

This position performs general labor tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. UMM faculty and staff demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity and the ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experience.

Job duties:

A. General Labor Percent Time: 45%

• Load and unload trucks; incoming/outgoing freight.
• Unload and deliver supplies to various departments and locations.
• Pick up, haul, and/or sort garbage, recycling, composting and food refuse materials.
• Move furniture, office equipment, tables, benches, chairs, and athletic equipment.
• Operate various kinds of heavy equipment; Bobcat, dump truck, 60 foot ariel lift, forklift, etc.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment-fueling, washing, repairs, etc.
• General maintenance and repairs to buildings.

B. Grounds Percent Time: 25%

• Hoe, spade or water garden flower plots and beds.
• Cut grass or mow lawns.
• Shovel snow.
• Operate various types of engine-driven equipment such as: lawn mowers, snow blowers, power rakes, small tractors, chain saw, pole saw, bucket lift, tree spade, chipper, etc.
• Operate hand power lawn tools.
• Light mechanical duties; daily maintenance of mowers, blade changing, etc.
• Clean streets, catch basins.

C. Painting Percent Time: 25%

• Paints interior and exterior portions of buildings; doors, windows, walls and ceilings.
• Paints other structures: pipes, screens, doors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, floors and walks.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Operate 60 foot aerial lift.
• Prepare area; wash, remove wallpaper, sand, scrape, patch, etc.

D. Other Percent Time: 5%

• Daily cleaning in an academic setting: floors, walls, windows, fixtures, waste, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

The employer reserves the right to modify, change or add to the duties of this position, consistent with the

classification description, at any time.

Qualifications

Required:

Needs to be able to follow orders. Read, write and understand English.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $23.17/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request disability accommodation or material in alternative formats contact:

UMM Disability Services, (320)-589-6178, Room 362, Briggs Library, UMM Campus.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.