Laborer Community College of Rhode Island - 3.9 Warwick, RI Job Details $21.74 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Snow removal Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation Pavement patching Street construction projects Wood cutting Pest control Dredging equipment Equipment repair Hand trucks Minor mechanical vehicle repair Moving Pump operation Park infrastructure maintenance Sawing tools for woodworking Shovels Concrete Construction experience Highway maintenance Watering Farm machinery Construction grading Material handling equipment operation Vehicle exterior washing Entry level Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform general unskilled manual labor; on occasion, to operate farm equipment and other motor equipment; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general or specific work assignments from a supervisor; work is subject to close supervision and/or inspection.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Usually none.

Multiple position available:

Initially located at the Warwick campus. The days and hours are usually Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, but the days, hours, and campus may vary depending on the needs of the department.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

To perform general unskilled manual labor including pick and shovel work on gravel, asphalt, concrete or other types of roadways and bridge approaches. To apply patching materials to road surfaces; to operate a tar heater. To feed sand spreaders on oiled or icy roads. To dig holes and ditches. To chop and saw wood and perform manual labor in landscaping and roadside beautification programs. To uncrate and unpack supplies and store same; to operate a hand truck. To assist in the operation of a snowplow; to shovel and chop ice. To grade, seed, fertilize, weed, mow, rake and water grass. To perform manual labor in park maintenance, mosquito control, fish hatchery and sewage plant programs. To assist in performing maintenance and repair work on buildings and equipment. To move furniture or other heavy equipment and to perform other manual or service work of an unskilled nature in or about an institution or public building. To wash, grease and service automotive or mechanical equipment. To perform manual labor aboard a dredge boat which involves assisting in the operation of the dredging equipment. On occasion, to operate farm and/or other motor equipment. On occasion, to act as a parking lot attendant which may include tending a gasoline pump and keeping simple records. To serve as a helper to a skilled tradesman. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS

AND CAPACITIES

The ability to understand and carry out oral instructions The physical ability to perform various manual tasks The ability to learn to use and/or operate light motor equipment and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Sufficient to follow simple oral instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate. Information on benefits Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.