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The City of Memphis, TN is seeking a general laborer to support street and facility maintenance under direct supervision. The role involves trash collection, grounds upkeep, loading/unloading materials, and operating basic equipment to complete daily tasks.
Responsibilities include routine cleaning, reporting repairs needed, and ensuring safe, clean public spaces as assigned. Safety and reliability are important for this hands-on municipal position.
Salary Range:$43,852.90 - $43,852.90
Works under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor performing various manual and general labor assignments. Picks up and collects trash/litter and commercial refuse. Maintains upkeep of clean city streets, facility grounds and thoroughfares as assigned. Loads and unloads materials and equipment, lifts and moves furniture or other material assigned. May pick up and deliver various supplies and equipment by traveling to various city facilities. May operate standard and automatic shift vehicles such as pick-up truck and lawn equipment in performing assigned task. Notifies supervisor of repairs and maintenance work needed. May perform routine cleaning such as mopping, sweeping and cleaning restrooms of assigned buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.