Forklift Operator Jobs in Springfield, OR (NOW HIRING)

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Classification: Laborer 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $18.06 - $21.91 per houir
FTE: 1.0

May 6, 2026; position open until filled

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.
Three references with contact information are also required.

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

The Autzen Complex Laborer 1 position performs general, routine labor tasks at all Athletic Department facilities (primarily at the Autzen complex, i.e., Casanova, Moshofsky, Pape, PK Park, Autzen and surrounding grounds/sidewalks/parking lots) but may assist in other athletic facilities as needed.
This position performs general labor, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, event set up and tear down and custodial tasks which focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, well maintained environment at all athletic facilities, athletic playing fields, practice fields, grounds, landscaped areas, parking lots, plazas, and sidewalks.
In this capacity this position will perform grounds maintenance around the facilities, which includes but is not limited to pressure washing, weed eating, weeding blowing, edging, mowing. Assist with maintaining clean building exteriors, which include de cobbing, weeding, emptying trash from rolling dumpsters and cans around the facilities and parking lots.
This position will also conduct minor facility repairs and assist others with medium facility repairs. May be asked to assist with shipping and receiving as needed.
Additionally, this position is responsible for various event and practice set-ups throughout the Autzen Complex. In this capacity this position works as a Facilities event team member for practice, competition, and other activities taking place in/at Athletic Department properties such as soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, football, etc. as well as special events that are sponsored by outside groups/agencies. This support effort involves routine labor tasks associated with pre-event, event, and post-event tasks specific to each event/activity.
This position will be required to perform general custodial duties throughout the Athletic Complex inside and outside our Athletic Facilities.
Special Requirements:
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification to drive University vehicles.
Ability to obtain UO Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment
Willingness to work a flex/irregular work schedule and as a member of the Essential Services Team

One year of documented experience with general routine labor in an organization's work unit doing similar work.

Computer skills: Need to be able to communicate with email both sending and receiving.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students with a variety of diverse backgrounds
Ability to effectively work in a team environment
Ability to learn and implement common safety practices
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Ability to operate and respond to 2-way radio communication

More than one year of documented years working in Grounds Maintenance
More than one year of documented years working in Facility Maintenance
More than one year of documented years working in Janitorial Maintenance
Experience setting up, working and tearing down events on a large or small scale
Experience operating a forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, or boom lifts.

FLSA Exempt:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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