GENERAL LABOR I @ UNC 11/2026

The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, population over 100,000, an hour's drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250-acre campus, and is large enough to provide true University opportunities, and small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.


Job Summary: 

Housing & Residential Education is the sole provider of on-campus living accommodations at UNC. With approximately 3400 beds in UNC’s 16 residence halls, Arlington Park Apartments and university owned houses, with an operating budget of $20 million dollars, the Housing system at UNC is comprehensive. HRE also manages 3 Sorority Facilities and the Old Man Mountain Retreat Center. Work across the unit is divided into Residential Education, Housing Services, and Contract and Assignments. Staff frequently partner with Dining Services to provide a holistic residential experience to undergraduate and graduate students as well as visiting students, faculty and staff. Housing staff members help to build inclusive and intentional communities focused on health relationships and student success. Housing staff members exhibit the values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Service, and Growth in their work on campus. 

Job Responsibilities:

Business/Management - 35%
The General Laborer I is responsible for managing inventory of residential appliances and furniture. The General Laborer I also participates in procurement and project planning in conjunction with the Coordinator for Housing Operations and Associate Director for Housing Services. General Laborer I staff may also lead the work of student staff in some situations and during some projects.

• Inventory Tracking of all furnishings and appliances by building, location, and number of items. The role keeps the supervisor informed about furniture and appliance inventory needs, any maintenance issues noticed, and the status of equipment repairs. 
• Maintain storage closets, areas and facilities in a clean, organized manner. 
• Upkeep procurement detail, including tracking spreadsheet and receipts for items purchased for Housing and other HRE requests. Ensures purchasing is completed with the University-approved procurement standards. 
• Create and revise office procedures and write office procedure manuals, design forms and processing steps, and design general office record-keeping systems.
• Review and implement HRE timelines ensure task completion for their team.
• Contribute to the development of budgets and operational forecasts; accountable for monitoring budgets and identifying opportunities for increasing revenue, containing costs, and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Aid Housing and Residential Education staff with Opening, Closing, and other major processes throughout the year. 

Student Learning and Development - 5%
Respond to internal and external customer requests in a timely, professional manner. 

• Discuss appliance issues with residents in person and describe how to fix and avoid similar issues in the future.

Residential Facilities - 60%
The General Labor I ensures Facilities Furniture and Equipment are in good working order and makes repairs as needed. serves as a backup point of communication for Facilities Management, Information Management & Technology, and other internal offices and external vendors to direct work and improvements in Housing facilities. Assist Coordinator for Housing Operations with office coordination for facility management of residence halls, apartments, houses, and other properties.

This may include: 

• Maintain production standards for the many tasks completed throughout the year. e.g. Room setup, overflow setup/breakdown, conference set-ups, furniture delivery, installation and inspections.
• Quality control inspections, appliance installations, furniture sale, auction or disposal, basic furniture and appliance repairs.
• Review/replacement/repair of all mattresses, appliances and other furnishings.
• Install furniture.
• Install various large appliances such as refrigerators, oven/stoves, and dishwashers.
• Maintain standards at off-campus sites such as Old Man Mountain, and maintain established inventory levels for supplies. 
• Complete minor repairs on furniture including fixing beds, replacing seats, replacing edge banding, repairing torn fabrics, replacing covers, etc.
• Examine appliances and identify the cause of appliance failures. Perform maintenance work on appliances. Make decisions whether to repair or replace defective or damaged appliances. 
• Assists in developing and reviewing bid documentation for the procurement of furniture, equipment, window treatments, appliances, and mattresses in residential facilities.
• Coordinates documents related to purchase with applicable accounting and budgeting staff. 
• This role assists other Housing Services staff to maintain housing facility inventory database including furniture, fixtures, appliances, mattresses, carpet, painting, and other miscellaneous items.
• Works with staff to administer, prioritize, and confirm work requests from the Housing & Residential Education staff for furniture and appliance repair/replacement.
• Submits work requests for facilities issues in residential facilities as appropriate.
• Submits IM&T tickets for technology-related issues in residential facilities as appropriate.

Crisis Management - 5%
The General Labor I is responsible for emergency response and risk management of the residential campus.

• Respond, evaluate, notify, and direct staff in response to student crisis and life/safety emergencies for all housing facilities.
• Provide direction and supervision of initial onsite responders pending the arrival of police, fire, and medical support.

Public/Private Partnerships - 5%
The General Labor I manages relationships with on-campus and off-campus vendors related to residential experience. Including collaborating with vendors for furniture, and contractors for various projects.

Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.

• Determines best course of action for issues that arise when working with vendors, such as laundry and exterminators.

Valid Drivers' License with good driving record.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8D1XX General Labor I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Appliance repair experience preferred
• Upholstery and furniture repair experience preferred
• Experience working in apartment or other similar residential environments preferred

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Important note: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource professional to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job announcement. Clearly document in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections on your application any and all specialized work experience, skills, education, and accomplishments that relate to the position duties and minimum qualifications. No inferences will be made regarding your education or experience, only what is stated and provided in your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications. We will offer a salary that is commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.

Conditions for Employment: All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

DPA/DHR Notice: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The University of Northern Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Office, Cindy Tomlinson, at [email protected] or call 970-351-2829.