Working Title Laborer Brief Position Overview The Laborer provides a valuable service to the University by performing, assisting and supporting the maintenance and care of buildings, grounds, and utilities. Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Minimum $17.09 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. General Statement The Laborer is responsible for a variety of technical and manual work related to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of buildings, grounds, equipment and utilities for Montana State University. Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform and assist with a variety of skilled technical work (e.g. masonry, asbestos abatement and mold remediation, demolition, concrete, construction site preparation, etc.).

* Operate a variety of construction related equipment including manual, power and heavy equipment (e.g. bucket truck, fork lift, Gradall, Skidsteer loader, etc.) to perform campus renovation, construction, and maintenance work.

* Inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on roof membranes to prevent damage from water and weather exposure.

* Perform support work and provide assistance to other trades (plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters, etc.) including site preparation, delivery of supplies, materials and equipment, and site cleanup.

* Institute necessary steps to confine hazards and/or protect building occupants when suspected hazardous materials are encountered on any maintenance, alteration, repair or renovation job in progress including abating small areas of asbestos or mold containing materials using established removal policies and procedures.

* Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

- High school graduation **or** an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

- Progressively responsible experience in general construction laborer experience that includes facility maintenance and construction equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

- Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment such as fork lifts, trucks, bucket trucks, etc and using power tools.

- Demonstrated experience using general construction equipment and hand tools including masonry tools, ladders, scaffolds, etc.

- Demonstrated experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, continuously displaying a positive, professional and helpful manner.

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

- Possess a valid asbestos/mold removal certification. If successful candidate does not currently possess an asbestos/mold certification, it must be obtained within one year of hire.

- Successful experience with the maintenance and repair of single ply roofing systems.

- Working knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations, and asbestos and mold abatement methods and procedures.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

* Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Drivers license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). Do NOT send a copy of the drivers license.

* If successful candidate does not currently posses an asbestos/mold certification, it must be obtained within one year of hire.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State Universitys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. * Candidate will need to respond to after hours and weekend call-outs.

* This position requires strenuous manual labor, including: transporting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

* This position requires the ability to: position self to stoop, bend, and crawl; ascend and descend scaffolds, stairs, roofs and ladders; and traverse long distances.

* Working conditions include but are not limited to: exposure to temperature extremes and inclement weather; working in/around fumes, dust, noise, and research-related activities; and working around equipment, machinery, and site conditions typical of a construction environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. No Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of an individuals race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veterans status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-###-####; ...@montana.edu .

In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veterans preference please complete the veterans preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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