Laborer, Roads and Grounds On-call (seasonal)
About The Position
The Laborer, Roads and Grounds maintains grounds at industrial, commercial, or public properties, including buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields. The role also involves repairing structures and equipment. Duties include removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, and parking lots using a shovel or snow blower, and spreading salt on walkways and other areas. The laborer may repair fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings, and assist with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. Duties must be performed within applicable regulatory safety standards and company policy. This is a seasonal, on-call position. Work may require 40 hours per week or more depending on weather, and various shifts, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. The work is primarily outdoors and involves exposure to varying temperatures and weather, including snow, rain, wind, dust, and dirt.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Security clearance, or ability to obtain clearance upon hire.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- At least one year of experience in manual snow removal and maintaining walkways during ice or slush conditions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience operating small trucks and snow-removal equipment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; lift and carry 50 pounds; push and pull 100 pounds; and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle materials and equipment.
- Ability to recognize safety hazards and communicate so the individual and others can understand and respond.
- Ability to see and distinguish colors for driving and operating power equipment; vision and hearing must be within normal parameters, with or without correction.
Responsibilities
- Maintain grounds at industrial, commercial, and public properties.
- Remove snow from walks, driveways, roads, and parking lots using a shovel or snow blower.
- Spread salt on walkways and other areas.
- Repair fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings as needed.
- Assist in repairing roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
- Perform assigned duties in accordance with regulatory safety standards and company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
