Laborer (Buildings & Grounds) - City of Greenville, NC : Job Details

Salary :$34,611.20 AnnuallyLocation :Greenville, NCJob Type:Regular Full-TimeJob Number:1783Department:Public WorksOpening Date:10/02/2024Closing Date:10/16/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob SummaryThe City of Greenville's Public Works Department is currently seeking Laborers for its Building & Grounds Division. This position performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks. As a Laborer, you will be a member of a team that maintains the City of Greenville's facilities. Join our team now to contribute to preserving and improving the City's beauty!Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.FLSA Status: Non-ExemptExamples of DutiesDrives light duty truck as needed;Serves as a crew member engaged in city wide landscape maintenance;Operates a variety of small power tools; weed eater, bed edger, backpack blower, push and zero turn mowers and chainsaws;Performs liter patrol;Assists other employees with tools, equipment, and daily job task;Performs limited skilled maintenance and repairs on various buildings, structures, and facilities;Performs limited cleaning and janitorial duties;Assists with loading and unloading supplies and materials related to maintenance and landscaping;Performs limited skilled maintenance as directed;Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (high school diploma or GED preferred); andSix months of manual labor experience.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in area of assigned work.work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work area.Ability to:perform heavy manual labor over extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.learn operating details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks.cooperate as a member of a work crew.understand and follow oral instructions.work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.meet mental and physical demands of the job.Special RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up 100 pounds occasionally.Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerThe City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.01What is your highest level of education?Less than high schoolHigh school diploma or GEDSome college; no degreeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higher02Which best describes your manual labor experience?Less than 6 months6 months - 1 year2 - 3 yearsMore than 3 years03Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)YesNo04This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.) Are you able to meet this requirement?YesNo05Do you have experience operating lawn mowers, edgers, and trimmers?YesNo06This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?YesNo07This position is considered essential personnel. Essential personnel employees may be required to report to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, and emergency situations. Are you available to meet this requirement?YesNo08Are you available to meet the work schedule of 7:00 am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday?YesNoRequired Question