Student Worker General Labor PPD (Part Time)

POSITION: Part Time General Labor Worker AIDB Student Worker

LOCATION: Physical Plant Department -Talladega Alabama

REPORTS TO: Building Service and Setup Foreman

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind(AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf Blind DeafBlind multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858 AIDB serves more than 30000 infants toddlers children adults and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega a statewide network of regional centers Early Intervention services traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential day and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility known asAlabama Industries for the Blind(AIB) the states largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDBs three K-12 schools Alabama School for the BlindAlabama School for the Deaf andHelen Keller School of Alabama provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.

Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

About the Role

The General Labor Worker is responsible for providing essential labor support to the Physical Plant Department by assisting skilled trades personnel with maintenance construction grounds renovation moving and campus improvement projects. This position performs a variety of manual labor tasks that contribute to the safe efficient and professional operation of AIDBs educational residential administrative and support facilities.

The General Labor Worker supports carpenters maintenance mechanics electricians plumbers HVAC technicians painters grounds personnel and other maintenance staff while helping maintain the appearance safety and functionality of AIDB campuses. This position requires flexibility teamwork physical stamina and the ability to perform a wide variety of duties in both indoor and outdoor environments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility & Basic Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Student Status: Must be actively enrolled as a student at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB).
• Academic & Behavioral Standing: Must maintain satisfactory academic performance attendance and behavioral standing as determined by AIDB.
• Employment Eligibility: Must meet all employment eligibility requirements established by AIDB.

Note: Failure to maintain active student status or comply with AIDB expectations may result in removal from the apprenticeship program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General Facility & Building Maintenance Support

• Shop & Tool Organization: Assist with organizing maintenance shops work areas tools equipment supplies and cleanliness of maintenance storage areas.
• Material Logistics: Stock maintenance materials inventory items and deliver tools and supplies to work locations.
• Event & Facility Setup: Assist with furniture movement assembling furniture room setups preparing classrooms and buildings for special events and waste/recycling collection.
• Surface Prep & Cleaning: Wash windows and glass doors clean air vents and return grilles clean equipment and maintenance vehicles and assist with painting preparation (taping and cleaning surfaces).
• Supervised Repairs: Replace light bulbs under direct supervision and promptly report facility/maintenance concerns to supervisors.

Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping

• Litter & Grounds Care: Pick up litter and debris throughout campus and clean sidewalks and outdoor common areas.
• Landscaping Support: Assist with landscaping projects campus beautification watering flowers shrubs and landscaped areas.
• Planting & Mulching: Assist with planting flowers and seasonal vegetation and spread mulch under direct supervision.

Inventory & Warehouse Support

• Inventory Control: Organize maintenance inventory count inventory items and restock commonly used supplies.
• Warehouse Care: Label shelves label storage locations assist with receiving deliveries and maintain organized warehouse areas.

Safety & Professional Expectations

• PPE & Safety Standards: Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) follow safety instructions participate in required safety meetings/training and immediately report unsafe conditions equipment malfunctions accidents or injuries.
• Professional Standards: Report to work on time maintain acceptable personal hygiene and appropriate dress properly care for AIDB property/tools and notify supervisors promptly if unable to report to work.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and employee information.
• Policy Compliance: Must agree to comply with AIDB Student Handbook policies employee policies applicable to student workers PPD operating procedures OSHA safety standards drug-free workplace guidelines harassment policies and technology use policies.

Supervision & Performance Expectations

• Supervisory Direction: Work under the direct supervision of designated Physical Plant Department personnel who will provide instruction coaching feedback and performance monitoring.
• Performance Expectations: Demonstrate dependability initiative respect teamwork responsibility safe work habits positive communication a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Scope of Duties: Student apprentices shall only perform duties that are appropriate for their age experience and training and shall NOT operate hazardous equipment unless permitted by law and authorized by AIDB.
• Training Completion: Must successfully complete all required orientation and safety training prior to beginning work.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Student Apprentice position requires physical capability to perform entry-level facility and grounds tasks including:

• Performing manual labor duties appropriate for student workers in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Walking standing bending reaching lifting and carrying maintenance supplies and light equipment.
• Working under direct supervision while utilizing designated tools personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Upon offer of employment the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals qualifications and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

SALARY: $15.25 per hour Scale C5 Rank 31

Direct Deposit is required