What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer (Buildings & Grounds) position at City of Greenville?
The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is currently seeking Laborers for its Building & Grounds Division. This position performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks. As a Laborer, you will be a member of a team that maintains the City of Greenville's facilities. Join our team now to contribute to preserving and improving the City's beauty!
Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Drives light duty truck as needed;
- Serves as a crew member engaged in city wide landscape maintenance;
- Operates a variety of small power tools; weed eater, bed edger, backpack blower, push and zero turn mowers and chainsaws;
- Performs liter patrol;
- Assists other employees with tools, equipment, and daily job task;
- Performs limited skilled maintenance and repairs on various buildings, structures, and facilities;
- Performs limited cleaning and janitorial duties;
- Assists with loading and unloading supplies and materials related to maintenance and landscaping;
- Performs limited skilled maintenance as directed;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (high school diploma or GED preferred); and
- Six months of manual labor experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in area of assigned work.
- work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work area.
- perform heavy manual labor over extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.
- learn operating details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks.
- cooperate as a member of a work crew.
- understand and follow oral instructions.
- work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet mental and physical demands of the job.
- Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
- This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up 100 pounds occasionally.
Salary : $34,611
