Clean Up Laborer

City of Ames, Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ames is seeking a Clean-Up Laborer for the Resource Recovery Plant in Ames, IA. The role is less than 20 hours per week, with typical hours Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Under general supervision, the position involves general cleanup tasks, sweeping, and maintenance activities at the facility, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: General labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general clean-up and maintenance.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work. Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interprets various types of instructions related to grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities.
• Loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lift equipment.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures.

Skills

General labor experience

Tools and equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Lift equipment

Motorized vehicles

Job description

SALARY $17.00 Hourly

LOCATION 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA

JOB TYPE Less than 20 hours/week

JOB NUMBER 26-RRCUL

DEPARTMENT Public Works

DIVISION Public Works Resource Recovery

OPENING DATE 09/03/2026

FLSA Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT MERIT

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT? No

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-long recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

The City of Ames is seeking to immediately hire one) Clean-Up Laborer to work less than 20 hours a week at the Resource Recovery Plant. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Flexible hours may be available.

Under general supervision, performs general clean-up work, including manual labor, sweeping, shoveling, blowing off equipment, at the Resource Recovery Plant.

Open until filled.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Read and interprets various types of instructions related to grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities.
• Loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lift equipment.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

committing to diversity, equity and inclusion;

Other Job Functions: Maintains an equipment and materials inventory.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: General labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general clean-up and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.

Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work. Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability to operate motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and vendors.