Laborer Temporary

Title

Laborer (Full-time, Temporary) - 4 positions to be filled

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Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade
2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position expected to end on or before two months from hire date.

Occupational Category:
Service Maintenance

Department:
Facilities Campus Services

Division:
Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date: 01/12/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Full Time Part Time:
Full Time Temporary

Quicklink:

Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. No experience required. Prefer any experience acquired in landscape maintenance, hauling work, or related assignments.

Responsible for performing a variety of unskilled manual tasks for Landscape and Building Services.

• Performs repetitive duties in the field of landscape maintenance and tasks related to moving, hauling and recycling for Landscape and Campus Services; this includes but is not limited to operates landscape equipment, maintains horticulture, litter collection, recycling related tasks, event set-ups and moves and hauls activities.
• Requires the ability to operate landscape equipment, assist with moving various types of objects, and perform various recycling processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

As required by assignments.

Accurate in following specific oral and written instructions.

Working conditions are continuously exposed to one or more disagreeable elements such as dirt, dust, heat, fumes, cold, noise, wet, vibration, poor lighting, or congested working area.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.

• 51.215.
• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report