Laborer (Maintenance)

Title:  Laborer (Maintenance)                                               

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:  Under immediate supervision, performs common labor work necessary in general maintenance work. Operates any mechanical or power-driven apparatus or equipment essential to the performance of the duties of this position.  Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Operates a hand lawn mower.


• Picks up paper.  


• Spades, seeds, waters and rakes lawn areas.  


• Sweeps walks and roadway gutters. 


• Digs, waters, rolls and marks with lines softball and baseball diamonds, running tracks, tennis courts and football fields.  


• Cleans catch basins.  


• Removes snow and ice.  


• Spreads sanding materials and makes and maintains ice for skating.  


• Operates special equipment.  


• Loads and unloads trucks.  


• Performs labor work in connection with removing, planting or trimming trees.  


• Digs trenches.  


• Assists in sowing flower beds and performs necessary maintenance works in greenhouses. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

• Experience in performing manual labor work.  


• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

License Requirement: Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate maintenance equipment in a safe an efficient manner.  


• Ability to perform manual labor.  


• Ability to respond to routine inquiries from the public.

BENEFITS:

Pay Rate:  $55,891.60 Annually

Union: Local SEIU-73      Career Service         EEO: Service- Maintenance        FLSA: Non-Exempt