Laborer - Construction

About the role

The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, seeks individuals to join its dynamic workforce. With a population of approximately 60,000 residents, the City provides essential services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, water, and wastewater for over 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This position offers a rewarding career opportunity for those interested in public service.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills routine manual tasks, often repetitive.
• Cleans sewers, inlets, and water systems.
• Washes windows, walls, and cleans buildings.
• Maintains equipment and vehicles.
• Lifts up to 100 pounds and performs extreme physical labor.
• Removes litter from right-of-way and easements.
• Climbs ladders and manipulates tools.
• Restores streets and finishes surfaces.
• Maintains street cans and responds to citizen complaints.
• Performs inlet cleaning, leaf removal, and snow/ice control.
• Provides assistance to journeypersons.
• Performs additional work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of construction experience preferred for Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscape development, native plant care, or similar maintenance work preferred for Bureau of Parks & Public Property (Parks/Greenscapes).
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 00 - Core and 23-Park/School Pest Control) preferred for Bureau of Parks & Public Property (Parks/Greenscapes).
• Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
• Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive interactions.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and make improvements in work processes and operations.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Safety knowledge and practices.
• Construction experience.
• Groundskeeping and landscape management skills.
• Plant identification and management.
• Building cleaning practices and supplies.
• Safe practices for entering/working within manholes and confined spaces.
• Excavation and trench safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of PA One Call (811) laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

• Indoor, environmentally controlled work environment.
• Outdoor exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, noise, pollution, dust, vehicle exhaust, and caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to waste products, insects, wildlife, and common pests.
• Work around motorized or moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery, including active traffic zones.
• Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts vary based on departmental needs.