Shire Veteran Jobs

TITLE

Seasonal General Laborer

OPEN DATE

4/15/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Seasonal

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Non-Bargaining

DIVISION

Public Works

LOCATION

Utilities/Waste Water

REPORTS TO

Roger Oakley and Nancy Clay

SCHEDULE

Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm

PAY RATE

$17.87 per hour

DESCRIPTION

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

Pre-employment drug screen

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

EOE STATEMENT

EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed t