Laborer , Maintenance & Service

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 that will be considered with applications from the public. This posting is subject to close after 14 days.

Applications will be screened. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must pass each selection process with at least 70 % to proceed.

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

Education and Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

Abilities

• 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 when performing 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.

Knowledge of

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

Skill in

• Using hand tools, operating a pick‑up truck or one‑ton dump truck and other equipment.
• Performing physical tasks efficiently and safely.
• Maintaining power tools and equipment.

Work Environment:
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 parts, and vibration. Typical noise level is very loud (e.g., jack hammer work, garbage recycling, plant). Potential for hazardous environments depending on assignment. May work varied shifts and must be available to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and regular workdays as needed, and respond to emergency situations outside standard hours.

• Up to 50 pounds of force frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching with hands and arms, gross manipulation, and driving city vehicles.
• Occasional stair and ladder climbing, exposure to toxic or flammable vapors.
• Standard hearing and vision capabilities.
• Clear vocal communication for expressing ideas.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.