University of Minnesota, Morris
Laborer Job Description 


Purpose of the position 
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 ariel 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.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. 

To request disability accommodation or material in alternative formats contact: 
UMM Disability Services, (320)-589-6178, Room 362, Briggs Library, UMM Campus.

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

About University of Minnesota Morris

The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) provides a rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education, preparing its students to be global citizens who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement, intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship.As a public land-grant institution, UMM is a center for education, culture, and research for the region, nation, and world. UMM is committed to outstanding teaching, dynamic learning, innovative faculty and student scholarship and creative activity, and public outreach. Our residential academic setting fosters collaboration, diversity, and a deep sense of community.

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