What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7 Month Laborer Facilities Division position at City of Des Moines, IA?
Distinguishing Features of the Class
A 7-Month Laborer in the Facilities and Maintenance Division will perform various laboring duties with current Facilities employees for all Municipal Buildings including pools and parks facilities. Under immediate supervision, to perform routine manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
Acceptable Experience and Training
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Required Special Qualifications
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is preferred.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Perform manual labor such as repairing concrete and asphalt pavement, digging trenches and post holes, loading/unloading materials, equipment, and supplies; backfill ditches, manholes, and complete other required activities to assist construction crews.
- Repair and maintain roadways, rights-of-ways, sidewalks, and various infrastructure elements to ensure upkeep of the City’s infrastructure.
- Maintain traffic control markings and devices.
- Assist with sanding, snow removal, and flood control efforts.
- Occasionally operate pneumatic power tools, hand tools, trucks, and other similar equipment.
- Adhere to safety protocols and use protective gear (e.g., hard hats, gloves, safety glasses) to reduce injury risks, including installing barricades for traffic control and safety.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
