Building Service Worker; Temporary - North Lawn Cemetery

Position: Building Service Worker (Temporary) - North Lawn Cemetery
Salary: $13.24 Hourly
Location : North Lawn Cemetery 2201 N 15th St Fort Dodge, IA
Job Type: Seasonal Temporary
Job Number: 00207
Department: Public Areas
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 2/19/2026 5:00 PM Central

Description

The City of Fort Dodge is hiring temporary workers to support a short-term project at North Lawn Cemetery. This position involves hands-on, physical work assisting with building demolition and light construction, including cleanup and removal of rubble, debris, and other waste materials. The temporary laborer may also operate small hand and power tools as needed. This is a short term project (estimated 4-6 weeks) up to 40 hrs./week.

Work schedule / hours:

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m.
• Weekly hours are variable based on weather conditions and staffing availability
• Hours will not exceed 40 hours per week

Examples of Duties

• Demolition support
• Debris and material removal
• Basic construction assistance
• Use of basic hand and power tools
• Loading and unloading materials
• Maintaining a safe, clean worksite
• Work is primarily indoors

Typical Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual
• Able to follow safety rules and directions
• No special training, experience, or education required (on-the-job guidance provided)

Supplemental Information

Physical demand level:

• Heavy work - frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting over 50 lbs with assistance/equipment
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing/walking for long periods
• Exposure to dirt, dust, and debris
• Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots

Pre-Employment requirement:

• Post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.