Laborer

Salary: $18.5764 per hour

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent AND three (3) months of experience as a general laborer or comparable experience in an institutional setting.
  
  

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Environmental Service Manager, the incumbent performs light and heavy manual labor tasks in the general cleanliness and maintenance of the grounds and facilities at the Kane Community Living Centers. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.

Overview

Duties:

• Cuts hedges and grass, seeds lawns and flowerbeds, maintains grounds and provides general care for trees, bushes and shrubs including mulching, watering, trimming and pruning.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas by use of shovels or power equipment; salts walkways and parking lots.
• Removes litter from grounds, parking lots and other areas; hauls garbage and empties trash containers.
• Digs holes and trenches with pick and shovel.
• Performs general material handling.
• Performs general clean up duties as directed.
• Operates power washer to maintain presentation of grounds and buildings.
• Assists in servicing, maintaining and making minor repairs to equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers and weed eaters.
• Ensures that work or assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times.
• Assists others in lifting heavy equipment or supplies as directed or requested.
• Performs related duties as assigned or directed by the Environmental Services Manager.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General laborer machinery.
• Landscaping techniques.
  
  

Skill In

Ability to:

• Make independent decisions and follow written and oral instructions.
• Work and communicate effectively with co-workers, other employees, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
• Operate equipment such as power washer, lawn tractors, weed eaters and similar equipment.
• Maintain assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform physical tasks such as heavy lifting, bending, stooping, and shoveling
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

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