General Laborers (Goodwill Staffing)

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Roth 401(k) retirement plan

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Goodwill Staffing, within Goodwill of Colorado, is seeking General Laborers for temporary-to-hire roles in Colorado Springs. Positions are outdoors and physically demanding, involving cleanup, debris removal and light construction tasks.

Opportunities include warehouse cleanup, fencing work, carpet cleaning, event support and janitorial duties across Colorado Springs and Denver. This path offers potential for full-time placement with flexible scheduling and eligibility for company benefits.

Qualifications

• This role requires ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education: Per assignment requirements*.
• Experience: Per assignment requirements*.
• Other: Per assignment requirements*.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse cleanup for manufacturer.
• Construction cleanup at home builder sites.
• Assist with fencing installation and related physical labor.
• Temporary assignments with skilled construction workers on sites.
• Event staffing and setup tasks.
• Various temporary custodian or janitorial assignments.
• Carpet cleaning duties at an apartment complex in Colorado Springs.

Education

Per assignment requirements*

Job description

Applications due by: Oct 31st, 2026

Pay Range DOE: $15.16 - $25.00 per hour

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

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

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 Goodwill Staffing (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.

***This is a temp-to-hire with the eligibility of full-time permanent placement.***

Essential Functions

Warehouse Cleanup

• Temp help cleaning up warehouse for manufacturer.

Construction Cleanup

• Temporary assignments working home builder construction sites to cleanup debris.

Fence Laborer

• Temporary assignments working with a fencing company assisting with the physical labor of fence installation, such as digging holes or carrying materials.

Skilled Construction

• Temporary assignments with skilled workers on a construction site.

Event Staff

• Temporary staff needed for events that would provide customer service and event set up.

Janitorial

• Various temporary custodian or janitorial assignments.

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:

• Per assignment requirements*.

Experience:

• Per assignment requirements*.

Other:

• Per assignment requirements*.

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

• 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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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.