LABORER (Public Works)

City of Ocean City; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant coastal city, performing essential manual labor to maintain public spaces. This role involves varied tasks such as setting up for events, cleaning, and ensuring the community stays beautiful and welcoming. As part of a hardworking department, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities to make a real difference. If you're ready to embrace outdoor challenges and contribute to the community, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods.
• Familiarity with electronic and manual recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work.
• Set up and clean up for special events.

Skills

Manual Labor

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Procedures

Tools

Hand Tools

Janitorial Tools

Job description

Category: Public Works / Maintenance
Department: Public Works
Location: City Wide
Days of Operation: Sunday To Saturday
Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day
Season Length: 6 months
Approx. # Hrs/Wk: 35-40

Definition:

Under supervision of a Supervisor, performs varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work; may drive a truck in connection with laboring work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work.
2. Loads, lifts, moves, and sets up equipment.
3. Sets up and/or cleans up for special events.
4. Empties trash and recycle cans.
5. Picks up litter on stable and unstable surfaces.
6. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Ability to: Perform manual tasks either alone or as a member of a group; perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods under varying temperatures and climatic conditions; follow prescribed procedures; utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems including radios used by the agency, office, or related units; read, write, including the ability to read and write job cards, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Simple hand tools and janitorial tools such as litter pickers and lobby pan with broom.

Physical Demands:

Position requires employee to: Continuously use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently stand, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 lbs.; and occasionally sit, climb or balance, and smell. Special vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position requires employee to: Continuously work in outdoor weather conditions such as sun, heat, wind, and rain; frequently work near moving mechanical parts, with vibration, and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, insects, and poison ivy; and occasionally work in high, precarious places, be exposed to chemicals. Loud noise is typical of the work environment. Employee may occasionally be required to change work hours or work beyond normal quitting time.

The work physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.