Laborer I, Maintenance & Service

Job Title

Re-post of position 07/29/2026

* 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. Any 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

Required Qualifications Education 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

Ability to

• 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.

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

Working Conditions

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 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. Physical Demands

• 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.

The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan:
  Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days…