Lead Laborer - University Housing

Position Description

Under general direction of the Inventory and Depot Manager, the University Housing Lead Laborer facilitates prioritization of laborer daily assignments and reconciles completed work with the Operations and Depot Coordinator. This position works alongside the laborers (Depot Support Associates) to perform a wide range of laborer work within the department. In addition to performing the full range of laborer work, the Lead Support Associate acts in a lead capacity by being responsible for directing the work of one or more employees. The Lead Support Associate will also provide training to Support Associates, and student assistants in work safety and vehicle safety.

Department Summary

University Housing (UH) is a department within the division of Administration and Finance that provides a premier living experience for students in residence hall and apartment-style communities at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly, Solano in Vallejo, CA. University Housing’s mission is to create a diverse and engaging experience that inspires all residents to Learn by Living.

Key Qualifications

• Assign, review, and assess the work of assigned staff (Depot Support Associates and student assistants) including completion of work logs, database entries and reposting of any operational concerns.
• Prioritize work throughout the day for assigned staff.
• Prepare and submit labor cards and work orders.
• Identify and assist in the communications with University Housing staff, residents, and program coordinators on work orders pertaining to services and events.
• Organize and ensure completion of assigned staff’s daily work; assist with closing work orders and/or supply requests.
• Provide training in areas such as safe lifting, hauling, and loading techniques; safe use of equipment, chemicals and materials; and personal protective equipment and safety data sheets. Ensure health and safety standards are followed and take immediate action to correct all unsafe conditions.
• Lead student assistant recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling based on current and anticipated workloads and upcoming event support.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,076 - $54,804 Per Year
Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 Per Year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Supplemental Information

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
• Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.