Solomons, MD - USA
Job Summary
Performs simple routine maintenance duties for the maintenance department.
Performs one or more of the following duties:
Loads and unloads heavy boxes bulky supplies and materials to and from trucks dollies etc. Moves heavy boxes
or cartons by hand hand-truck or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks
boxes and cartons where directed. Using a shovel digs ditches where grading and sloping is not required. Fills holes
with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel hand tamper and rake. Runs hand and powered (walking
type) lawnmowers which do not require very heavy physical effort. Clears small trees and bushes using hatchet
handsaw or clipper. Moves and arranges furniture as directed. May shovel snow sand or dirt from sidewalks.
Collects and empties garbage cans burns garbage and trash. Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using
powered buffer.
Performs other related duties as required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift late shift evenings weekends and holidays when the need arises.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and skill sufficient to run lawnmowers and use hand buffers hatchets saws hand and other tools requiring the same level of knowledge and skill. Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to work safely while moving light to heavy weight objects.
Responsibility: Works with specific oral and written instructions. Worker is called upon to use continual care due to the nature of tools and equipment used and the weight of objects handled. After receipt of instructions worker may complete duties involving several distinct tasks or steps independently (e.g. washing and waxing a car; unloading supplies moving them to specified locations and stacking them).
Physical Effort: Exerts moderately heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects (weighing about 50 lbs.); frequently lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; frequently pushing heavy furniture loaded carts etc.
Working Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors occasionally in bad weather involving exposure to temperature extremes. Indoor working conditions may expose the worker to drafts noise dust and dirt and require standing on concrete floors for long periods. The tools equipment and heavy objects involved occasionally present chances of serious injury.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.
Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectees eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
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