Auxiliary Services Laborer II

Announcement of Position Vacancy

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation

$22.48

Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one's ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

Section Ii - the Seat

At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the "right seats" in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

The Auxiliary Services II Laborer reports to the Utility Crew Manager. This seat has team lead responsibilities such as ensuring daily tasks are executed by the Utility Crew and student staff.

Auxiliary Services II Laborer provides services such as supporting campus activities, conducting office moves, and miscellaneous special projects, etc. This position applies technical knowledge to decide where and how to allocate resources, both manpower and equipment, to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks. This seat monitors the schedule, maintains equipment, and tracks supply inventory. The individual will also assist in the hiring and training of new employees and student staff.

The Auxiliary Services II works to ensure a functional safe and attractive campus, consistent with the educational role and mission of Colorado Mesa University. This includes duties such as loading and unloading equipment and supplies; performing minor repairs and maintenance on buildings and equipment; washing exterior windows; removing and disposing waste; relocating campus dumpsters; snow and ice removal; and outdoor surface cleaning.

The Auxiliary Services II is partially responsible for the work product of employees and student staff who provide event support, moving services, operate various pieces of equipment, remove trash, and perform custodial duties, seven days per week.

Overview and Role Scope of Team And/or Tasks

• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding event support topics, coordinate logistics, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work along with the event support team on major events, such as outdoor concerts, FYI week, and the Student Showcase.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of event support supplies maintained by the department.
• Assist in the hiring process, train staff, and student workers.
• Procure goods and services for the Utility Crew, ensuring compliance with the Purchasing Department's policies and procedure.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Utility Crew manager including special construction or custodial projects, assist with carpentry projects, work order fulfillment, etc.

Roles

• Lead, Manage, Accountability
• Completion of daily tasks
• Event delivery and pick-up
• Servicing Trash Chutes
• Purchasing
• Event Scheduling
• Moving Surplus Inventory

Accountability to Results

• Rock Completion - 80%
• On-time delivery and pick-up for events - 100%
• Accuracy of event deliveries - 100%
• Holding team accountable on tasks - 100%
• Processing workorders in service application within expectation - 100%

Owned

• Event delivery and pick up
• Maintenance of campus dumpsters
• Purchasing
• Building repair and maintenance
• Moving Surplus Inventory

Contributor

• Event resource scheduling

This seat has capacity requirements such as

• Ability to work weekends with no supervision.
• Ability to self-govern and make critical decisions for the institution's success.
• The position requires the ability and willingness to work a rotating shift assignment and/or overtime as needed.

Essential Experience for Right Fit

• A High school diploma or GED required, Associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Two (2) years of related experience in labor and trades.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership that results in a timely delivery of services by subordinates.
• Effective verbal/written communications skills.
• Experience working in higher education or other large, complex organizations is preferred.
• Previous experience assisting in the management of a physical plant is preferred.
• Experience with work order software is preferred.
• Experience with scheduling software such as 25live is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both within CMU, with outside agencies, and private firms.

The language skills include

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors.

Reasoning Ability

• Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the individual in this position will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The individual typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with disruptions throughout the day.

How to Apply

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Additional information

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.