What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Worker (Temporary) - Nauvoo, IL position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. Performs semi or unskilled physical labor and building maintenance activities as instructed.
This is a 6-month temporary position located in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. Performs semi or unskilled physical labor and building maintenance activities as instructed.
This is a 6-month temporary position located in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads supplies, materials, equipment, trash, etc. from trucks.
- Moves furniture and equipment within a building or from one building to another.
- Drives trucks as needed.
- Dig holes and trenches, rakes, grades ground, shovels snow and cleans walks
- Water and mow lawns, plants, things, weeds, wraps shrubs and flowers.
- Haul top soil and sows grass seed
- Carries out demolition work; assists carpenters and other craftsmen as assigned
- Perform cleaning duties throughout the building in accordance with outlined cleaning programs
- Perform special cleanup duties as they arise
- Performs minor mechanical, plumbing and electrical repairs as needed
- Performs minor surface repairs and applies paint.
- Cleans and preserves associated tools and equipment Installs new or repaired equipment, as required by the Building Manager
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Effectively communicates, coordinates, and cooperates with supervisors, customers, and others to facilitate workflow and to ensure that all work in done according to time, quality, and cost expectation.
- Clean roof drains and gutters and may assists in roof inspections
- Assemble and disassemble scaffolding
- Work with other groups to assist in maintenance, repairs, construction, and remodels.
- Performs a wide range of construction tasks and operates forklifts, drilling equipment, and other construction equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Maintenance experience or Trade Tech school training desirable
- Physically able and willing to do strenuous work involving shovels, picks, and other tools, sometimes under inclement weather conditions
- Must be congenial, have neat appearance and be able to work well with others
- Must be mechanically adept to permit performance of Building Operations and Maintenance functions
- Understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety. Capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing, and able to listen and ask clarifying questions as needed.
- Must pass all required safety and equipment certifications and trainings.
- Must be able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision.
- Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
- May be required to have a valid driver's license
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to independently lift objects weighing as much as 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must also be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
- Work for extended periods of time standing, kneeling, stooping, squatting, sitting or prone positions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Construction experience
- Experience with forklifts, trucks, and construction equipment
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
