Laborer , Maintenance & Service

Application Guidelines

Open to SEIU hourly members and the public

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public. Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

Under immediate supervision this position performs a variety of manual labor tasks to support the maintenance and service operations in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, and water and sewer systems. Operates hand tools and basic equipment, assists skilled and semi-skilled staff, and ensures safe and clean work sites for the benefit of City residents.

• Perform manual labor tasks such as digging, shoveling, raking, lifting materials, rat baiting, hydrant painting and clearing debris.
• Assist with street maintenance, including cleaning catch basins, asphalt/cement removal and replacement and curb work.
• Perform various tasks supporting the upkeep of water and sewer systems and related equipment.
• Operate hand tools and basic power tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, air compressor, jack hammer, and pavement saws.
• Perform ground maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, litter removal, and snow/ice clearing.
• Perform daily custodial duties.
• Identify and communicate field issues to the Utilities Foreman or lead worker to ensure proper resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to one year of experience in manual labor, outdoor work, construction, groundskeeping, or related physical labor positions.

Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

• Perform sustained physical labor including lifting, carrying, digging, and working outdoors.
• Operate hand tools, small power tools, and basic equipment safely.
• Work in tight and confined spaces in performance of duties.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and adhere to safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively as part of a crew and assist higher-level staff.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Read maps and navigate City streets.
• Maintain an attendance record acceptable to management.

• Basic construction, maintenance, or repair practices related to Public Works.
• Safe operation of hand tools and small equipment.
• Occupational hazards and required safety precautions.

• Using hand tools, operation of pick-up truck, one-ton dump truck and other equipment.
• Performing physical tasks efficiently and safely.
• Maintaining power tools and equipment.

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, and ice. Regular exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, working near moving mechanical part, and vibration. Typical noise level is very loud (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle, plant), near traffic and in potentially hazardous environments depending on assignment. This position may work varied shifts and must be available to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and regular workdays as needed.

This includes responding to emergency situations that require attention outside of standard working hours.

• Frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting.
• Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching with hands and arms, gross manipulation and driving city vehicles.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and smell toxic or flammable vapors.

• Standard hearing and vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision.
• Clear vocal communication for expressing ideas.