Seasonal General Laborer- Wastewater

SALARY: $18.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks. Provides general maintenance of the buildings and grounds at the Wastewater Treatment plant, Organic Resources Facility, lift stations, CSOs and performs related work as assigned. Works under direct supervision and indirect supervision

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Not applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans buildings, tunnels, tanks at the plant
• Paints piping and/or interior and exteriors as needed
• Cleans various City vehicles
• Operates various types of equipment associated with building and grounds maintenance including riding and push mowers, hedge trimmers and weed trimmers. Bobcat usage at Organic Resources to aid in trash separation from yard waste
• Performs minor building/management system repairs
• Aids and assists in Parts Room.
• Performs grounds maintenance

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to manage time without close supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and the ability to operate related equipment and tools.
• Ability to operate (after training) various types of equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor sweepers, lawn mowers, lawn tractors, weed eaters, Bobcat and hedge trimmers.
• Ability to use hand tools, shovel, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to make sound judgment independently
• Must be able to climb and work from ladder
• Must interact with co-workers and the public with tact and diplomacy
• Must be able to work in high places

CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION:

• Valid Driver?s License required

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to oil, greases, solvents, and other chemicals that may be hazardous

REQUIRED:

Pre-employment drug screen, Background check

Equal Employment Oppportunity