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Innovative Cleaning Services

Unskilled Laborer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

... and temporary structures. * Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers ... Provide assistance to contractors (i.e. craft workers, electricians, painters) as needed. General ...

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How much do temporary unskilled workers jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary unskilled workers in the United States is $19.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the easiest unskilled jobs?

Temporary unskilled jobs often include positions such as retail cashier, warehouse associate, food service worker, or cleaning staff. These roles typically require minimal training, basic physical stamina, and good communication skills, making them accessible for those with limited experience.

What jobs pay 4000 a week without a degree?

Temporary unskilled workers can sometimes earn around $4,000 weekly through high-demand roles such as construction laborers, warehouse supervisors, or certain seasonal jobs that offer overtime pay. These positions often require physical stamina, on-the-job training, and adherence to safety protocols, but typically do not require formal degrees.

What is the difference between Temporary Unskilled Workers vs Temporary Semi-Skilled Workers?

AspectTemporary Unskilled WorkersTemporary Semi-Skilled Workers
Required CredentialsNo formal certifications neededBasic certifications or training often required
Work EnvironmentManual, repetitive tasks in construction, manufacturing, or warehousingTasks requiring some technical skills, such as equipment operation or basic technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in industries needing laborers without specialized skillsUsed where some technical knowledge improves efficiency

Temporary Unskilled Workers typically perform manual, repetitive tasks without formal training, while Temporary Semi-Skilled Workers handle tasks requiring basic technical skills or certifications. Both roles are essential in industries like construction and manufacturing, but semi-skilled workers often have a slight advantage in task complexity and training requirements.

How to make $10,000 a month with no degree?

Temporary unskilled workers typically earn hourly wages that may not reach $10,000 monthly without additional hours or overtime. To increase income, they can seek higher-paying roles, work multiple jobs, or develop skills for better-paying positions, but reaching $10,000 per month usually requires specialized skills or experience beyond unskilled work.

What is the highest paying unskilled job?

Among unskilled jobs, positions such as commercial truck drivers, especially those with long-haul routes, tend to offer the highest wages, often supplemented by overtime and bonuses. Other relatively well-paying unskilled roles include construction laborers and certain factory or warehouse positions that may require minimal training but offer higher hourly rates. These jobs typically require physical effort and adherence to safety protocols but do not demand specialized skills or certifications.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Unskilled Workers job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 24% Full Time, 68% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,029 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Housing and Food Services Relief Worker

Housing and Food Services Relief Worker

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

203rd of 555 rated colleges and universities

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State University Park Residential Dining is searching for a full time Housing and Food Services Relief Worker to join their team. Duties include:
  • The Housing and Food Services Relief Worker performs a variety of routine, unskilled tasks on a fill-in basis primarily to provide for granting employee requests for short-term use of accumulated vacation (including compensatory time and personal holidays) each year during the September to May period, excluding final cleanup periods (except for cases of extreme emergency), in Food Service dining halls at University Park
  • The relief worker can fill in for an employee other than the employee requesting vacation, if temporary transfer or other arrangements cover the requesting employee's work
  • This will necessitate that days on and days off and shifts will vary upon assignment
  • During periods when the employees are not scheduled to fill in for vacation they will be assigned other routine, unskilled tasks in any other Housing and Food Services areas
  • The variety of tasks performed are unskilled and routine in nature requiring minimal previous job training
  • The employees follow simple oral or written instructions, including standardized recipes, and are expected to perform a sequence of events, methods and procedures, as they become more familiar with the work
  • They are expected to use some judgment to make minor decisions
  • While some tasks performed may be found in higher grade jobs, the tasks themselves are routine and are at the unskilled grade 10 level
  • The tasks performed require light physical effort in performing a variety of routine, unskilled assignments
  • Specific instructions are provided for each task to include sequence of events, methods, and procedures required
  • Generally good working conditions
  • The worker may be exposed to dust, dirt, water, heat, cold, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable
  • Injuries, should they occur, would probably involve only minor cuts, abrasions, burns, bruises, etc.

Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Up to and including 3 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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