JOB TITLE: Laborer FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Families

POSITION LENGTH: End of September

REPORTS TO: Physical Plant Maintenance Trades/Supervisor

SUMMARY: The Laborer is responsible for routine manual work necessary for the upkeep and operation of grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Removes trash, cuts and trims grass and hedges using equipment or machinery available, rakes leaves, shovels and removes snow, litter control.
• Maintains or repairs equipment or machinery used for grounds work.
• Uses manual tools and uses power tools and machinery directly related to the above examples of work.
• Loads and unloads trucks, moves and hauls appliances, equipment and supplies.
• Digs and backfills trenches.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.

SAFETY:

• Use and promote safe work practices in the office and in the field.
• Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to your manager.
• Notify manager or safety personnel of any unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical property / building environments
• Outdoor work in summer

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to use hand tools, power tools, and telephone.
• The employee occasionally is required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to bend, squat, carry, and kneel.
• The employee may frequently lift, push, and/or move up to 75 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a ruler and tape and tools of the trade.
• Thorough knowledge of basic maintenance materials and basic maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of job safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, residents and community-at-large.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of on-the-job safety procedures.
• Professional appearance.