Laborer

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Laborer

Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This schedule may occasionally adjust based on operational needs, including earlier start times or later end times with management approval.

Monthly Salary: $3,429 - $4,023 (Effective February 1, 2026, this position will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The salary shown does not include the COLA.)

This is a great opportunity to start a career with the State of Oregon. As a Laborer for the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), you’ll do hands-on work inside and outside state buildings in Salem, Portland, and Eugene. This role is ideal for someone who likes working with their hands, doesn’t mind getting dirty, and takes pride in their work.

What You’ll Do

Typical duties include:

• Responding to urgent needs such as graffiti removal and emergency cleanups

• Operating equipment like floor scrubbers, sweepers, pressure washers, and small tractors

• Performing basic equipment care (cleaning, checking fluids, changing filters or oil)

• Delivering supplies, moving furniture, and setting up workspaces or events

• Keeping storage areas, buildings, and workspaces clean and organized

• Assisting skilled trades staff and supporting safety-related work as needed

View the job description here.

Working Conditions:

This role involves frequent physical labor, and requires the ability to:

• Perform sustained physical labor throughout the shift, including standing and walking on cement, tile, and carpeted surfaces

• Lift, carry, push, pull, and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50–60 pounds (occasionally more with team lift)

• Bend, reach, twist, squat, and occasionally climb ladders

• Operate hand-operated and powered equipment safely

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including inclement weather

• Perform short periods of heavy physical activity as operational needs require

• Safely use cleaning and sanitation chemicals and follow all safety procedures

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complete mandatory safety training

• Frequently work with waste, including hazardous materials such as bodily fluids (blood, vomit, fecal matter) and drug paraphernalia

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Experience working as a member of a crew or team.

• Experience following custodial guidelines and safety policies/procedures.

• Experience operating a forklift and working with personnel lifts.

• Experience towing trailers of varying types and lengths, such as utility, cargo, flatbed, or equipment trailers.

Special Qualifications:  

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence

Desired Attributes:

• Experience using basic hand or power tools, or a willingness to learn

• Comfortable wearing PPE and following safety protocols

• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and stay productive

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Reliable, team-oriented, and communicates clearly and respectfully

How to Apply

External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.

Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Required Application Materials

• Resume – upload a resume to your application materials. Applications without a resume may not be reviewed.

Why Us?

At DAS, we value teamwork, learning, and public service. You’ll join a supportive work environment where your efforts directly impact the safety and function of state facilities.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. 

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

Additional Details

• This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time, SEIU-represented Laborer position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.  

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range; PERS-qualifying employees receive an additional 6.95%

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations or job-related questions, contact:

Cassie Graham, Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Phone/Text: 503-949-6169
 

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.