Temporary Employment Services (Tes) Laborer Pool

UC Davis Temporary Employment Services provides temporary staffing to UC Davis campus and UC Davis Health in Sacramento. Titles will vary depending upon the functions associated with the assignments.

Job Summary

This position will perform a variety of tasks included but not limited to: Perform loading and unloading materials, moving furniture, equipment and supplies; cleaning indoor and/or outdoor areas; removing debris and refuse from worksites; hauling, carrying, holding and lifting materials and equipment, warehouse work; may operate tools such jack hammer, air hammers and drills, blowers, shovel, pick, broom and aggregate rake; and cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. May drive a truck or other vehicles.

The pool of applicants is assigned to various departments throughout the UC Campus (Davis) and UC Health (Sacramento).

Position Information

Physical Demands

May be required to perform any of the following:
Repetitive tasks and lift/carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Stoop, bend, walk, crawl, push, pull, stand, reach overhead, and/or climb ladders for interrupted periods of time.

This position is subject to completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Employee Health Services, at no charge to the applicant.

Work Environment:

May be subject to medical surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and regulations and University Policy.

Must complete mandatory training within 15 days of hire date.

A valid CA Driver’s license may be required.

Participation in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System may be required.

Must be available to work variable shifts: days/hours (weekends, holidays, overtime, etc.) and float to other units/areas/buildings.

Perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, protective clothing and gloves, fume hoods, glove boxes, wearing long pants, etc.

Personally responsible for following safety procedures and guidelines.

May work around loud noise, dust, tight confined areas, etc.

May work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.

May work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUAIFICATIONS:

Skills to safely lift and maneuver boxes and materials.

Skills to use common hand tools and basic landscaping tools

Skills to operate hand or powered equipment such as jack hammer, shovel, blower, pick, broom and aggregate rake.

Ability to work with computer to use basic data entry.

Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to communicate with staff and team.

Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Able to provide customer service.

PREFERRED QUAIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of approved safety devices and practices.

Knowledge of the operation of all equipment used in underground construction.

Excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge to understand mechanical and structural specifications, blueprints, diagrams and craft terminologies.

Special Requirements
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.