Laborer - Jim Creek

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Laborer position is available at the Jim Creek Recreation Area with Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness. Duties include physical tasks such as loading/unloading supplies, maintaining the area with lawnmowers, and performing other related work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to run lawnmowers and use hand buffers.
• Knowledge to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely move light to heavy weight objects.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads heavy boxes to and from trucks.
• Digs ditches and fills holes using a shovel.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of lawnmowers

Skill using hand tools

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

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Summary

This position is located in the Fleet and Family Readiness Division at Navy Region Northwest, Naval Station Everett, Jim Creek Recreation Area. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks requiring moderately heavy physical effort.

Duties

• Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Moves heavy boxes or cartons by hand, hand-truck, or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks boxes and cartons where directed.
• Using a shovel, digs ditches where grading and sloping is not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper, and rake.
• Runs hand and powered lawnmowers which do not require very heavy physical effort.
• Clears small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as directed.
• May shovel snow, sand or dirt from sidewalks.
• Collects and empties garbage cans, burns garbage and trash.
• Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift driver's license, first aid, and CPR certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work indoors may expose the worker to drafts, noise, dust and dirt, and require standing on concrete floors for long periods. Special care is required to avoid serious injuries.
• Outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather.
• Required to wear issued protective gear such as safety gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, boots, etc.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skill sufficient to run lawnmowers and use hand buffers, hatchets, saws, hand and other tools requiring the same level of knowledge and skill. Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs, follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to work safely while moving light to heavy weight objects.

Additional information

• Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.
• We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Additional Notes

Participation in federal benefits is available, with specifics depending on the position type. For more information, contact the hiring agency.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other

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