City Laborer

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga. Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Chattanooga isn’t just where you work. It’s where you make an impact. Home to more than 180,000 residents, the City of Chattanooga is nationally recognized for innovation, sustainability, and exceptional quality of life. From our gig-powered technology infrastructure to our designation as the nation’s first National Park City, we are a community that leads boldly into the future, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us get there. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future, including a state-of-the-art Waste Water plant. Why Work for the City of Chattanooga? Our team of more than 2,600 dedicated public servants keeps Chattanooga safe, thriving, and future focused. Every role matters. Every employee makes a difference. Serve with purpose in: Public Safety including Police and Fire Public Works including Waste Resources and Stormwater Parks and Outdoors and the Public Library Transportation and Airport Operations Smart City and Digital Innovation Initiatives When you join the City, you’re not just taking a job. You’re shaping Chattanooga’s future. We Invest in You We are committed to being Southeast Tennessee’s employer of choice. That means investing in the people who serve our community every day. What are the 5 C’s that make Chattanooga the preferred pick: Competitive , structured compensation Convenient flexible scheduling and generous paid time off . Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Clear pathways for professional growth and advancement Community centered culture built on service, collaboration, and integrity. Your career should grow as you grow. We make sure it does. Work Where Others Vacation Chattanooga is the country’s first National Park City — where work-life balance isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life. Adventure Awaits Every Day – Hike stunning mountain trails, paddle the Tennessee River, climb world-class sandstone cliffs, or bike scenic greenways. Explore Natural Wonders – Waterfalls, overlooks, and breathtaking outdoor escapes are less than an hour away. Getaway Made Eas y – Just a short drive from four major cities for quick weekend adventures. Live Fully, Work Purposefully – Build a meaningful career while enjoying an extraordinary lifestyle. Make Your Work Matter If you’re ready to serve, lead, innovate, and grow, Chattanooga is ready for you. Apply today. Build your career with purpose. Help build Chattanooga’s future.

Requirements

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes, and the routine operation of power tools and/or small maintenance equipment/machines.
High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
Knowledge of construction, grounds or buildings maintenance principles and practices; applicable equipment, materials and tools used in construction, grounds or building maintenance activities and safe work practices.
Skill in following oral and written instructions; performing routine maintenance and construction tasks; operating and maintaining applicable construction, grounds and building maintenance equipment and tools and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Performs assorted public works duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and raking leaves and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
May participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
May perform various duties such as operating leaf blowers to remove leaves from various structures/landscapes, sweeping sidewalks and entryways.
May perform various duties in stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from privately operated shops and picking up parts, supplies and mail.
May perform various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and landscapes including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping of flooring, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter, collecting recycle.
May operate various hand and power tools requiring no special training or skill and minor equipment maintenance.
May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May set up and breakdown tables and chairs for scheduled meetings.
May maintain dumpster enclosures.