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Laborer

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Must be well organized, have good communication skills, and maintain an exceptional work ethic. Develops a rapport with the customer and discuss the requirements of the job. Works alongside all applicable personnel in a professional manner. Required to be knowledgeable in all facets of excavation, demolition, dismantling, including preparation of areas, assembling and transporting items needed for hauling of debris and cleanup. Works unsupervised plus perform the job required in a timely fashion. Safely performs tasks as required to walls, ceilings, walkways, roofs, floors, parking areas and roadways at the University under the senior management's jurisdiction. There are times when renovation work is required along with new installations. Emergency situations do arise and the laborer must respond immediately. You must be able to work in adverse conditions. These conditions can include confined spaces, damp and humid areas, as well as hot or cold conditions.

Work-in Process Labor

Essential Functions

Employee is to be well organized, have good communication skills, and maintain an exceptional work ethic. Must be able to develop a rapport with the customer and discuss the requirements of the job. Must also be able to work alongside all applicable personnel in a professional manner.

Laborers are required to be knowledgeable in all facets of excavation, demolition, dismantling, including preparation of areas, assembling, and transporting items needed for hauling of debris and cleanup. The employee must be able to work unsupervised plus perform the job required in a timely fashion. The primary function of the employee is to safely perform tasks as required to walls, ceilings, walkways, roofs, floors, parking areas and roadways at the University under the senior management's jurisdiction. There are times when renovation work is required along with new installations. Emergency situations do arise, and the laborer must respond immediately. You must be able to work in adverse conditions. These conditions can include confined spaces, damp and humid areas, as well as hot or cold conditions.

Physical Effort

Carrying: continually, 60-70% of workday. Maximum carry weight: 100 lbs.

Walking: continually, 100% of workday.

Standing: continually, 80-95% of workday. Walking or sitting intermittently.

Bending: continually, 60-70% of workday.

Climbing: frequently, 40-50% of workday.

Lifting: frequently, 40-50% of workday. Very heavy (maximum 125 lbs.), 90% from floor to waist.

Stooping/Squatting: frequently, 40-50% of workday.

Twisting/Turning: frequently, 40-50% of workday.

Reaching: frequently, 40-50% of workday.

Pushing/Pulling: rarely, 0-5% of workday.

Kneeling/Crawling: rarely, 0-5% of workday.

Driving: rarely, 0-5% of workday.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Union Eligible.Laborer.Laborer

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

Journeyman must pass a standardized test verifying their qualifications, skills, and the necessary performance standards.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

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