Laborer Full-time

Global Connections to Employment; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Laborer to perform mainly physical duties that support the Facilities Maintenance (FM) functions of the organization. The role involves tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, moving supplies, and maintaining grounds and facilities.

The position requires the ability to follow instructions, operate tools, and meet eligibility requirements for contract work. Overtime may be required, and some travel to sites may occur throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Must comprehend written and/or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime and be on call as required in support of FM operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on the specified contract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to the proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials; and dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Maintain lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees using power and hand mowers, lawn tractors, clippers, and hand tools. May apply fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide to lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees as needed.
• Level ground using a pick, shovel, tamper, or rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut trees and brush; operate power lawnmowers; move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances; move machinery and equipment; and pick up leaves and trash.
• Be responsible for maximizing existing resources to support departmental budget requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety guidelines
• Perform duties required by the site-specific statement of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Comprehension of instructions

Willingness to work overtime/on-call

Valid driver’s license

Eligibility for work on contract(s)

Ability to pass background screenings

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Laborer is responsible for performing mainly physical laborer duties to support the Facilities Maintenance (FM) functions of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to comprehend both written and/or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime and be on call as required in support of FM operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on the specified contract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Additional Duties

• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to the proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials; and dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Maintain lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees using power and hand mowers, lawn tractors, clippers, and hand tools. May apply fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide to lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees as needed.
• Level ground using a pick, shovel, tamper, or rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut trees and brush; operate power lawnmowers; move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances; move machinery and equipment; and pick up leaves and trash.
• Be responsible for maximizing existing resources to support departmental budget requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety guidelines
• Perform duties required by the site-specific statement of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours as well as weekends and holidays.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive), and lift up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit the GCE careers page at the following URL and complete the online application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED