Job Summary:

Laborers perform general, unskilled manual labor, including moving and delivering heavy objects, and carry out maintenance activities in support of department objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform CRV recycling duties by gathering bottles, cans, ink cartridges, and other items from designated indoor and outdoor areas to support campus sustainability efforts.
• Transport recyclable to the main campus recycling station, sort materials accordingly, and secure recyclables in the appropriate area.
• Weigh and record data on the appropriate form and/or the WebTMA computerized maintenance management system.
• Remove and haul waste and recyclables from central aggregation points, special events, and designated clean-up sites to maintain a clean and safe campus environment.

• Move and transport heavy objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies; assist in campus event set-up; Load and unload furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials to designated areas; operate a motor vehicle or electric cart to transport and deliver items, supplies, and/or materials.

• Assist trades, crafts, and construction workers by performing unskilled tasks including but not limited to rough repair work, pick and shovel work, debris removal, dismantling of structures, and general support to maintenance staff.
• Assist in grounds maintenance by blowing hard surfaces, performing pressure washing tasks, conducting weed abatement, cultivating planters, and removing undergrowth and debris using powered equipment and/or landscape tools.
• Clean and maintain outdoor infrastructures including drains, gutters, culverts, roadsides, and parking structures. Perform basic preventive maintenance on powered equipment and tools.
• Performs custodial tasks by emptying receptacles, clean/sanitizing bathrooms, complete floor care, dusting, and other tasks in support of the custodial department.
• Perform additional cleaning assignments such as pressure washing and window cleaning to support custodial operations as needed.

• Transport recyclables to the campus recycling and transfer center; document and deliver collected recycling proceeds to the CSUSB finance office.
• Perform monthly utility meter reads.
• Perform basic record keeping and clerical tasks.
• Other classification related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; perform regular strenuous manual labor; safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

- Basic record keeping skills.
- Ability to use a computer or portable device. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,680.00 - $3755.00 mo.

Classification Salary Range: $3, 680.00 - $5, 955.00 mo.

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (5:00 am – 1:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Staff: The application deadline is: 9/12/2025

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Mandated Reporter

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.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act