Building Maintenance Laborer

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission; Jennings, Fairview (MO, IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated individual for grounds maintenance tasks. The role involves operating lawn equipment, assisting with building construction, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience. This position demands physical effort and adherence to safety protocols in various outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to gain knowledge of MetCom policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with light building construction and grounds maintenance.
• Maintains equipment and performs cleaning and protective coating tasks.

Skills

Grounds Keeping

Lawn Maintenance

Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Chainsaw

Lawn Mower

Weed Whacker

Trailer Truck

Job description

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities related to grounds maintenance of MetCom facilities, including, but not limited to operating and maintaining various pieces of lawn equipment both manual and motorized. The position reports to the Wastewater Collections Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists with performing light building construction i.e. roofs, steps, walls, and drywall
2. Maintains all equipment as assigned, including, but not limited to: chainsaw, lawn mower, trailer truck, weed whacker, etc.
3. Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, clearing ditches and fence lines, cutting grass, edging, lawn restoration
4. Assists in cleaning, prepping, and application of protective coatings to wood, metal, concrete, or other surfaces, including buildings, floors, and water storage tanks

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating and maintaining equipment as well as for ensuring safety
4. General knowledge of Grounds Keeping and lawn Maintenance.
5. Ability to wear appropriate PPE
6. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills may be substituted on a full-time year-for-year basis.):

Training and/or Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License; Class C.

Special Requirements:
None

Physical Demands:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials, or 60 pounds or more.

Unusual Demands:
The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.

The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.