Seasonal General Laborer for Wastewater

RATE OF PAY: $18 per hour

SCHEDULE: M-F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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

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 Drivers 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

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer