Senior Laborer

Teamster priority period runs from 1/9/2025 - 1/16/2025
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Facilities Management is a department within University Services which is composed of the departments and people who deliver the non-academic operations across the University of Minnesota system. Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all buildings, grounds and the energy management needs of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Facilities Management works to provide a safe, reliable and welcoming campus in support of the University's mission of teaching, research and outreach. FM's responsibilities include over 25 million square feet in more than 280 buildings across 1200 acres in the Twin Cities.

Landcare is an operations unit within Facilities Management, responsible for campus design and maintenance. This position performs a variety of manual labor tasks under the supervision / instruction of a front line staff member on the U of MN Twin Cities campus.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Regularly inspects campus grounds and parking facilities for cleanliness, and removes litter and trash for disposal at designated campus locations.
* Reports graffiti according to departmental procedures.
* Cleans and organizes campus facilities including Landcare depots and service yards, bus shelters, etc.
* Provides waste collection services for campus events.
* Assists with snow removal activities including hand shoveling, snow blowing, deicing chemical applications, and mechanized snow removal.
* May also assist with planting, watering, pruning, spreading mulch, pulling weeds, and other landscape maintenance and installation tasks as directed.
* May also operate landscape equipment including mowers, edgers, blowers, string trimmers, aerators, snow blowers, etc.
* May also clean, grease and assist with other routine equipment maintenance and repairs.
* Other tasks as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required (minimum) qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience serving as a grounds maintenance laborer.
* Valid Driver's License.
* Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment.
* Ability to repetitively lift and carry 50 lbs.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with supervisory staff.
Preferred qualifications
* Equipment operation including, but not limited to; riding mowers, skid steer with attachments.
* Experience driving with trailers.
* Knowledge of horticulture and/or landscape construction.
* Ability to lead student workers on specific tasks.

Physical and environmental requirements
This position works almost exclusively outdoors and is exposed to year-round weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain and snow. The position will be required to drive University vehicles on campus and between campus facilities. Work may involve the use of various mechanized equipment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE). All required PPE will be provided by the employer. Depending on the tasks assigned, the position may be working independently or with a team.

Pay Range $22.17-$24.85/hr

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a 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 an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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

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.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).