Labor Lead

The Labor Lead assists in furniture setup and other miscellaneous functions supporting the University's events and projects by scheduling, creating, and assigning work orders for the labor shop.

• Moves and sets up furniture
• Demolishes walls
• Assists the carpenters, painters, electricians, and the A/C shop
• Cleans construction sites
• Drives forklift and scissor lifts
• Inputs, assigns, monitors, and evaluates tasks in the work order system
• Collaborates with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to gather information on event setups to achieve timely and quality event production

• Assists the architectural and MEP shops by coordinating and scheduling request of labor technician
• Occasionally drives/operates the University vehicles
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• Yes

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) year of job related experience

License/Certification:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License to drive a vehicle

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person and by phone
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

Primary Work Location:

• Works in maintenance and custodial room

Physical Demands:

• ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB – These are the essential demands to perform the job:
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Climbing/Balancing: Ability to climb a ladder and stairs and maintain balance
• Stooping/Bending Over: Frequent
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 10% of time spent sitting, 45% of the time standing, 45% of time
• walking
• Reaching: Occasional overhead, as well as horizontal
• Hearing: Acute hearing required
• Speaking: Frequent/Cultural regional accents acceptable
• Vision: Corrected vision to 20/40
• Color Vision: Ability to distinguish all colors
• Other Consideration: No light-duty work
• ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS ON THE JOB – These demands document the environment of the specific
• job site:
• Inside/Outside: Inside and outside environment
• Cold/Heat: General air-conditioned environment, but occasional exposure to cold and
• heat
• Wet/Dry: Occasional exposure to wet/dry environment
• Noise/Vibrations: Occasional exposure to noise and vibrations
• Hazards: Normal physical hazards of construction, demolition

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customer or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Equipment Operation

• Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.

Work Leadership

• Leads the work of assigned staff.
• Assigns projects and tasks with clear instructions and understanding of work to be performed.
• Mentors and guides by sharing expertise, knowledge of work rules and procedures, and best practices.
• Follows up to ensure tasks and projects are completed within reasonable timeframes.