Laborer Lead

About the role

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities. The campus has five Nobel laureates, over 36,000 students, 224 degree programs, and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer. The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) supports over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff, and Facilities Management manages campus buildings, grounds, utilities, and a $200M annual project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of labor crews
• Ensure new and existing staff receive proper training
• Create daily work schedules and work assignments
• Review and confirm work performed at various stages and upon completion
• Maintain various work records and prepare written and oral reports
• Work closely with various departments and campus organizations to provide special event support
• Lock and unlock various campus buildings

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to understand written job assignments
• Minimum of two years working experience as a laborer
• Minimum of two years working experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of computers (email, word, excel, browsing the internet) – 1‑3 years of laborer experience
• Background check and Live Scan
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Vaccination policies compliance
• Smoking and tobacco policy compliance
• Drug‑free environment compliance
• Misconduct disclosure requirement (as described)
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance
• E‑Verify participation
• Pre‑placement health evaluation
• Ability to provide proof of work authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access