Functional Title: General Laborer
Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly
Division: Facilities
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Facilities

Primary Function: Performs general repairs and maintains campus facilities.

Major Duties:

• Provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Provide assistance on projects as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them
• Complete all assigned tasks and work orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Order materials and supplies as needed for the completion of work orders
• Clean parking lots including filling potholes and black top and levelling of sidewalks/walkways
• Perform minor cleaning and repair of equipment and campus facilities
• Operates various equipment such as forklift, tractor, weed eater, chain saw, hacksaw, drill press, and digger, etc.
• Assist in mixing cement for repair and construction of sidewalks
• Responds to emergencies during evening, nighttime, and weekend hours
• Any other duties as assigned by Facilities Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have a current and valid Texas Driver’s License and have the ability to drive.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Previous experience in facilities maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Must be ambulatory around campus and in buildings
• Required to regularly sit and stand
• Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
• Ability to crouch, kneel, bend, or stand for long periods
• Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50 lbs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.