A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
Laborer (Rec & Parks) City of Greenville, NC - 4.0 Greenville, NC Job Details Full-time $35,484.80 - $54,974.40 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Safety hazards Individual consumer customer service Equipment maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Full Job Description Job Summary Join our team at The City of Greenville as a Laborer and become an integral part of our mission to create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for our community. As a member of our landscaping crew, you will play a vital role in enhancing our recreational and park facilities through a range of manual labor tasks.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt •This position's work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Examples of Duties Serves as a crew member for parks and landscaping maintenance work; Maintains and repairs park facilities through manual labor; Performs litter control using a light-duty truck; Transports trailers, mowers, and other equipment; Loads and unloads supplies and materials; Fills in holes in parks and completes planting, mulching, trimming, and spraying herbicides; Uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment to complete landscaping tasks; Assists in setting up for events and programs; Operates mowers, tractors, and implements to complete landscaping duties; Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; and Six months of manual labor experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
relevant machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance. policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment. materials, methods, and the tools involved in landscaping.
Skilled in:
providing excellent customer service. identifying problems and providing solutions. managing one's own time. operation of mowers, trimmer, and compact tractors.
Ability to:
perform a variety of manual labor over an extended period of time in all weather conditions. cooperate as a member of a work crew and establish effective working relationships with other employees. communicate effectively both written and verbally. identify hazards in assigned work areas. Special Requirements Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record. This position will occasionally be required to be available for special events and athletic tournaments, as well as being available during inclement weather. This position will occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
