Laborer Jobs

• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Salary Range: $23.10- $28.88
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Job Type: Support Staff - Union

Position Summary

Location: Manhattanville
Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday 2:00PM- 10:30PM

A Laborer is a position in the facilities department providing high quality and effective work to the academic, research, Labs, and administrative units on the Columbia University- Manhattanville Campus (CUMVC). The Laborer will ensure that the intended assignment to the client is consistently and appropriately performed. May be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis. Perform and/or assist in any emergent function of the Laborer.

Responsibilities

• Place stanchions / barricades as needed for special events
• Moves furniture, equipment and material for special events.
• Attend and participate in all departmental training and meetings
• During downtime assist other Departments i.e. Custodial and Grounds to include trash removal, replenishment of supplies, organizing store room spaces
• Responsible for maintaining storeroom in an organized manner.
• Must perform any relevant duties assigned in an emergency as determined by Head Laborer and/or Management
• Drives Columbia University Vehicles
• Report building malfunctions as instructed, i.e. power failures, leaks, building equipment and any other damages
• Dispose of materials and debris in Compactor Area.
• Attend and complete relevant on – the - job training as required
• Clean-up and remove construction debris.
• Appropriately remove and dispose of unwanted materials.
• Set-up and breakdown of events
• Remove and return stanchions / barricades to storage area.
• Moves furniture, equipment and material for special events.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein as assigned.
• Deliver and remove materials to job site.
• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Communication etiquette including phone, radio, and customer service
• Must demonstrate knowledge of CUMVC’s safety policies and procedures (verbal and/or written) CUMVC’s customer service policies, as well as thorough knowledge of the facility and its operations(practical and/or written)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• How to read SDS information, operating and maintenance procedures, procedure manuals
• Must be able to work all shifts as assigned
• Must be a quick learner and exhibit self-motivational skills.
• Well refined interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, customers, clients, students, vendors, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of and/or Training on the following:
  • Use of portable fire extinguisher.
  • Hazardous waste awareness.
  • Personal Protective Equipment awareness
  • Safe Equipment Handling
  • Infection Control procedures
  • Communication etiquette including phone, radio, and customer service
• Must demonstrate minimum professional proficiency in the English Language
• Hazardous waste awareness.
• Infection Control procedures
• Understanding of general research and laboratory rules and restrictions.
• How to properly and safely operate all equipment utilized by Labor Shop Department
• Must be a team player with an ability to work with others.
• HS diploma or GED is required, custodial experience preferred
• Safe Equipment Handling
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal requirements
• Use of portable fire extinguisher.
• Personal Protective Equipment awareness

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to variable and unfavorable climate and weather conditions.
• Ability to work while wearing a respirator appropriate with regulations
• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and squat for prolonged periods of time and/or repeatedly over a required period of time.
• Use strength to lift and transport items needed to perform the functions of the job, with the ability to lift 50 pounds independently and support team lift with reasonable accommodations.
• May work in an environment where a variety of pathogens, chemical substances, and gases are used for research. After receiving notification from EH&S that the area has clearance for work to be performed, employee(s) will be required to practice the use of proper PPE when exposed to the conditions mentioned, the use of N-95 respirator
• Reach with and work with hands and arms overhead

Employee will be required to practice the use of proper PPE when exposed to the conditions above.

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