General Laborer, T
About The Position
This is routine, limited, semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance of City neighborhoods, grounds and facilities. Work entails cutting grass and weeds, raking grass and trash, and trimming, cutting down, and removing trees and shrubs. An employee may dig and refill ditches, load and unload trucks, and condition walls and woodwork prior to painting. An employee may conduct animal recovery, pickup, and disposal tasks. Should be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions and perform light to moderate (up to 50lbs) lifting as needed. On rare occasions, employee may be required to lift up to 80 lbs. An employee may also perform minor repairs to sewers, septic tanks, catch basins and manholes. An employee may be required to drive a City vehicle not requiring a CDL. In addition, an employee may wash and steam vehicles, tools and equipment in the automotive shop. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 day per week availability during City of Miami emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager, or City Officials.
Requirements
- Two (2) years experience in performing unskilled labor
- Valid driver's license from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) required upon application
- State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) required prior to appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment
- Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions
- Ability to perform light to moderate (up to 50lbs) lifting as needed
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs on rare occasions
- Level II background screening may be required
- Screening through the Florida Clearinghouse may be required
- Must upload and submit attached copies of required documents with the employment application
- Must completely detail work experience on the employment application
- Must provide a valid email address
Nice To Haves
- Eighth grade education is preferred
Responsibilities
- Cutting grass and weeds
- Raking grass and trash
- Trimming, cutting down, and removing trees and shrubs
- Dig and refill ditches
- Load and unload trucks
- Condition walls and woodwork prior to painting
- Conduct animal recovery, pickup, and disposal tasks
- Perform minor repairs to sewers, septic tanks, catch basins and manholes
- Drive a City vehicle not requiring a CDL
- Wash and steam vehicles, tools and equipment in the automotive shop
- Perform emergency duties as assigned during City of Miami emergencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
