Clean Up Laborer

City of Ames • 50010, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ames is seeking to immediately hire one Clean-Up Laborer to work less than 20 hours a week at the Resource Recovery Plant. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Flexible hours may be available. Under general supervision, performs general clean-up work, including manual labor, sweeping, shoveling, blowing off equipment, at the Resource Recovery Plant. Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classification for up to 6 months.

Requirements

• General labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general clean-up and maintenance
• Knowledge of the types and uses of common tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment
• Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions
• Ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions
• Ability to operate motorized equipment
• Ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and vendors
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions
• Ability to wear a dust mask/respirator

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Read and interprets various types of instructions related to grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities
• Loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lift equipment
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures
• Maintains an equipment and materials inventory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed