General Laborer

Job Summary

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks that may be of a physically demanding nature.

Work involves responsibility for performing manual labor, which may be of a heavy nature. As work experience is gained, employees of this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments frequently are detailed, and the work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

Job Responsibilities

§ Perform routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance

§ Mows grass with power, push-type or small tractor mower

§ Cuts and hoes weeds

§ Trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees

§ Rakes leaves

§ Edges curbs

§ Sprays ditches for weeds

§ Cleans and maintains garden equipment

§ Loads trash and trimmings on trucks

§ Cleans floors

§ Participates in minor maintenance and cleaning of buildings and grounds. Limited equipment use.

§ Other duties as assigned after proper instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

§ This is an entry level position, no previous experience is required.

§ Ability to perform repair or construction work.

§ Ability to use the tools used in maintenance and construction.

§ Some knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment.

§ Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather.

§ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

§ High school diploma or GED equivalent.

§ Bilingual (English / Spanish)

§ Previous related experience

§ Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• General Laborer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Ability to get a TWIC Card (Preferred)