Public Works - Temporary/Seasonal Laborer

Bloomfield Township; Bloomfield (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a Temporary/Seasonal Laborer to perform manual tasks in various departments including Water, Road, and Building Maintenance. The ideal candidate must be able to conduct heavy manual labor in varying weather conditions and possess a valid Michigan Driver's License. This position offers an entry-level opportunity with a focus on community service. Applications should be sent to the Public Works Manager via email.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manual labor tasks across all departments.
• Engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Operate light power-driven equipment and tools.

Skills

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Mechanically inclined

Ability to establish good working relationships

Job description

Overview

Public Works - Temporary/Seasonal Laborer – Bloomfield Township. This role involves performing a variety of manual labor tasks across the Water, Road, Building Maintenance, and Grounds Departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks requiring physical strength and agility, such as breaking concrete, shoveling asphalt, cutting out and laying sod, cleaning roadside litter, sweeping streets and sidewalks, raking lawns, trimming trees and brush, mowing grass, digging holes and trenches, reading meters, or other tasks identified by Bloomfield Township.
• Mow, trim and water turf; prune trees and shrubs; apply weed control, fertilizer and disease control to lawns; plant and maintain flowers; weed shrubbery beds; and perform other related work as assigned.
• Fill holes in streets with asphalt and gravel.
• Shovel snow, dirt, and other materials.
• Perform building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Cut brush along roads.
• Paint buildings and equipment.
• Operate pickup trucks or light power-driven equipment such as air hammers, chainsaws, power mowers, plows, roto tillers and other equipment and tools.
• Load materials into trucks.
• Plow and salt streets, parking lots and sidewalks.
• Engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Place and remove road barricades and flares.
• Mix and pour cement.
• Wash and clean equipment.
• Complete daily time sheets.
• Perform other essential tasks as identified by Bloomfield Township.

Supplementary Job Functions

• Make parts runs for Motor Pool.
• Assist mechanics in making vehicle repairs.
• Wash and clean administrative and other vehicles.
• Respond to routine citizen complaints.
• Attend meetings and classes as identified by Bloomfield Township.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Bloomfield Township administrators.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.
• Good traffic record.
• Meet the physical and mental requirements as established by a licensed physician and/or psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

How To Apply

Please Submit To

Adam Roose
Public Works Manager
Bloomfield Township
Department of Public Works
4200 Telegraph Rd, P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303

Applications Can Be Emailed To

[e-mail]

This is not a union position.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Government Administration