Semi-Skilled Laborer

About the role

This is a permanent, full-time position within the Building Maintenance Division. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Spreads asphalt mix to proper thickness and grade on roadways.
• Assists in setting and resetting curbs.
• Loosens and digs out areas with pneumatic tools for roadway repair.
• Buils wooden forms for concrete.
• Rough finishes concrete.
• Applies liquid patch to roadways using a liquid patch spreader.
• Sets up barricades and lights in emergencies.
• Repairs and installs fencing.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as emptying trash cans, painting, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains and toilets.
• Assists skilled workers in more complex maintenance tasks.
• Drives pickup or small dump truck to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Installs and repairs playground and recreation equipment.
• Cuts grass with power mower, walk behind, or push mower.
• Operates weed eater for weed control.
• Rakes leaves, picks up debris, and performs other tasks to assist in the maintenance of parks.
• Plants trees and spreads mulch.
• Cuts back plants and brush.
• Assists skilled personnel in herbicide and pesticide application.
• Parks, cleans and maintains division vehicles.
• Secures parking lots and decks.
• Communicates with other employees and supervisors utilizing a mobile or hand-held radio.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write.
• A minimum of one year of paid experience in general laboring operations.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license.
• May require a valid State of Ohio commercial driver's license (class and endorsements as required by division).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the methods and equipment used in labor operations.
• Ability to use small machines, hand tools, power tools, and less complex power equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Skills

• Manual laboring skills.
• Use of small hand or power tools.
• Operation of less complex power equipment.
• Heavy physical exertion.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Communication skills.
• Working independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave.
• All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.