Laborer I

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to skilled trades including plumbers, pipefitters, A/C mechanics, carpenters, electricians, painters, and masons
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks across various trades
• Operate on and off-road utility vehicles and light trucks to support assigned work
• Requisition job parts and supplies as needed
• Document work by completing electronic work orders using smartphones or tablets
• Perform other duties as assigned to support campus facilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of relevant full-time experience, including one year of sub-journeyman (apprentice or helper) experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural trades
• Valid PA Driver's License
• Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead
• Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders, scaffolding, and bucket truck platforms
• Ability to work various shifts, overtime, and call-out work
• Successful completion of a background check, drug and alcohol screen, and fitness for duty assessment
• Possession of PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in an institutional setting (college, university, or hospital)
• Formal training in electrical, mechanical, or structural systems
• Relevant certifications such as lift certification, scaffolding, fall protection, or forklift operation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to fitness center and Family Concierge Team

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned educational institution and a hub for talented innovators. The Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS) group serves as the steward of the Pittsburgh campus, dedicated to maintaining and energizing the environment with a focus on cost control and environmental sustainability.