Day Labor - General Laborers

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated General Laborers for various short-term positions in the Colorado Springs area. This role involves physical tasks such as warehouse cleanup, snow removal, and carpet cleaning, providing essential support to local communities. The ideal candidates will thrive in outdoor settings and demonstrate strong customer service skills while representing the organization positively. Join a team that values hard work and community service, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact during the holiday season and beyond.

Benefits

Paid Sick and Safe Time

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Customer-facing skills to represent the organization positively.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse cleanup and assist in various labor tasks.
• Engage in seasonal fundraising activities as a Bell Ringer.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Snow removal

Carpet cleaning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applications due by: April 20, 2025

Pay Range DOE: $14.42 - $25.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Works flexible schedule, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required.

This job is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill Staffing is a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado. Goodwill Staffing offers many employment opportunities such as temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Goodwill Staffing works with a variety of Clients offering a variety of job opportunities.

The GSS – General Laborers position will consist of short-term employment opportunities that may become temp-to-hire positions. This position is usually outdoors, and the incumbent will be exposed to the elements. These opportunities are typically more physical requiring the incumbent to be walking, standing, twisting, bending, and/or carrying/moving heavy objects through their shift. The GSS – General Laborers position is customer facing and will represent the Client and Goodwill in a positive manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Warehouse Cleanup: Temp help cleaning up warehouse for manufacturer.
2. Bell Ringers: As a Bell Ringer, you will be a vital part of the seasonal fundraising efforts for a nonprofit in Colorado Springs. Each Bell Ringer personally has a part in helping to feed, provide clothing, shelter, and toys for the holidays to thousands of individuals in El Paso County and surrounding areas. This position is available through the holiday season.
3. Snow Shoveler: As a Snow Remover for a private Condominium property located in Colorado Springs you will be vital in keeping residents safe. Duties include shoveling snow and spreading ice melt as needed during the winter months.
4. Carpet Cleaning: As a carpet cleaner for an apartment complex located in Colorado Springs. Duties include carrying carpet cleaning machine upstairs and running machine to clean carpets.

We also offer additional day labor jobs in these types of fields. Inquire about available day labor positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 274 -GSS - General Laborers Dept Number: 5450

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guide to Physical Requirements:
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)