What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Quonset Development Corporation?
Published
February 25, 2025
Location
95 Cripe St, North Kingstown
Job Type
Full-time
DESCRIPTION
This position performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and general and heavy labor as required in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including the painting of buildings, walls and other surfaces, repair and installation of roofs, doors and window frames and the fabrication of partitions.
- Assists in repairing and installing plumbing, heating, electrical equipment and
- appliances.
- Performs ice and snow removal operations and other emergency work of the department.
- Grounds maintenance activities include landscaping, and require working with push mower, commercial walk behind and riding machines, farm tractors, weed, and hedge trimmers.
- Load and unload materials, assist in excavation work, and perform general laborer work as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Required:
- Candidates must have general knowledge of mechanical equipment, standard practices, hand tools, power tools and processes involved in trades related to general building maintenance.
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required with frequent lifting in excess of thirty (30) pounds up to 100 pounds or more.
- Ability and experience in operating a variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including but not limited to a snowplow required.
Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) to two (2) years of responsible maintenance experience.
- Class B Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); candidates will be considered who do not possess the Class B CDL but, if hired, will be required to obtain the license within 90 days of employment.
- Hoisting engineering license; candidates will be considered do not possess the hoisting engineering license but may be required to obtain license at a date to be determined.
The salary range is $23.50 - $25.50 depending on experience and licenses.
Quonset Development Corporation offers a generous benefit package to full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, retirement programs with employer matches and longevity pay. Quonset Development Corporation pays for job related certifications and other job-related training and offers tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
Interested candidates should send their resume by March 14, 2025, to: employment@quonset.com
QDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Registered with the Department of Homeland Security as an E-Verify Employer
Salary : $24 - $26