City of South Bend
General Laborer - Organic Resources (IN, South Bend)
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Job Description
- Req#: 5716991
- Cleans buildings at the Organic Resources Facility
- Paints interior and exteriors as needed
- Cleans various City vehicles and heavy equipment
- Operates various types of equipment associated with building and grounds maintenance including riding and push mowers, hedge trimmers and weed trimmers. Bobcat usage to aid in trash separation from yard waste
- Performs minor building/management system repairs
- Performs grounds maintenance
- Remove trash from yard waste using shovels, pitchfork, etc.
- Assists at the front desk providing customer service which involves handling money and giving direction to customers
- 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
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of manual labor tasks. Provides general maintenance of the buildings and grounds at the Organic Resources Facility and performs related work as assigned. Works under direct supervision and indirect supervision
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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:
CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION: Valid Driver’s 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
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