Laborer Median Maintenance

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city organization is seeking individuals to perform manual labor tasks including maintenance and construction of City facilities. Candidates should have a preferred high school diploma or GED and general maintenance experience. Essential duties involve heavy physical labor, operational safety practices, and collaboration with team members.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in maintenance or construction for at least one year.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a City Operator's Permit within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned area.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of City facilities and operations.
• Provide instruction to co-workers, seasonal and alternative labor.

Skills

Semi-skilled manual labor

Traffic laws

Safe vehicle operation

Occupational hazards awareness

Herbicide application

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Perform manual labor tasks in support of assigned area; assist in construction and maintenance of a wide range of City facilities and operations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

One (1) year of general maintenance or construction experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from the date of hire.

Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and procedures of semi-skilled manual labor
• Traffic laws and safe vehicle operation practices
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Herbicide application and equipment
• Safe operating procedures in interstate highway zones

• Learn basic custodial methods and techniques
• Learn basic tree planting and transplanting techniques
• Learn methods and techniques of supply receiving
• Learn basic inventory control methods and techniques
• Learn solid waste collection techniques
• Learn routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning practices
• Learn operational characteristics of street maintenance tools and equipment
• Learn operational characteristics of Weed and Litter vehicles, tools, and equipment, and their preventative maintenance
• Provide instruction to co-workers, seasonal and alternative labor
• Learn operational characteristics of custodial maintenance and cleaning tools and equipment
• Learn basic custodial methods, techniques, and routine maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Learn to perform basic street maintenance and repair tasks
• Learn to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Learn to make minor repairs to irrigation system components and mainlines
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation