Seasonal Laborer

Aqua, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Aqua, Inc., a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, is offering a seasonal opportunity from May through August in Kankakee, Illinois. The role involves leading environmental sampling efforts, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety standards.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate familiarity with computers and strong communication skills. Pay rate is $16 per hour, and positions may transition to full-time after the seasonal period.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental sampling efforts and ensure approval by VDH.
• Maintain documentation of work activities including closing work orders.
• Adhere to safety and security policies.
• Assist with various tasks as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work outdoors

Following directions and implementing safety procedures

Team player in a multitasking environment

Job description

Are you looking for a Seasonal Opportunity at Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc.? We have great opportunities available from May through August (with the possibility of applying for full time positions following the end of the seasonal employment period). Work schedules are up to 40 hours per week.

In this role, the primary responsibilities are leading an environmental sampling effort by traveling, reviewing system plans, updating if necessary and ensuring approval by VDH, identifying sites for voluntary requests to collect samples and delivering sample kits to customers and working with Aqua's compliance and sampling team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Groundskeeping and Housekeeping (sweeping, mowing, organizing, doing inventory, cleaning, painting pipes, etc.)
• Updates and maintains documentation of work activities (data entry), including closing work orders as needed in the operating system.
• Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices, and standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.
• Pay Rate $16.00 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with customers and internal staff.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time, weather permitting.
• Must always follow directions and implement safety procedures.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, and mists.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…ember Admission Employer.... Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call 1-877-271-9012.

To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.