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LABORER I

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX
LABORER I Location Brownsville, TX : Number of Vacancies 2 Location Brownsville, Texas Department Campus Facilities Operations FTE 1 FLSA Non-Exempt Scope of Job To perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks. Responsible for performing unskilled manual work following established procedures. Description of Duties
  • Carries, moves and positions materials.
  • Cleans areas when remodeling buildings.
  • Follows instructions from the assigned lead.
  • Communicates with different trades regarding specific tasks.
  • Cleans areas when remodeling buildings and ensures that no material is left behind.
  • Needs to assist with central receiving and surplus on special requests.
  • Ensures all safety procedures are followed.
  • Reads and follows instruction as given on the layout.
  • Moves furniture and equipment.
  • Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.
  • Assists with surplus/warehouse area as needed.
  • Moves, transports, arranges, assembles and disassembles furniture such as chairs, tables, podiums, platforms, scaffolding, tents, portable cans, signage, decorations, etc.
  • Moves furniture, office equipment and a variety of heavy supplies and equipment.
  • May be required to assist with performing groundskeeping duties including but not limited to: operating equipment for mowing, edging, weed removal, tree trimming, and maintaining planters.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received Immediate and frequent detailed supervision. Supervision Given None. Required Education Completion of the 6th grade. Able to read and write English. Preferred Education High School Diploma or GED. Licenses/Certifications As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s). Required Experience Six (6) months of related experience. Preferred Experience One (1) year of related experience. Equipment Use of tools. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to weather and physical stress. May work in cramped surroundings or lift heavy and cumbersome objects. Other Prompt and correct completion of assignments. Ability to work at heights. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/16/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender
  • Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Posted 2025-11-06

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