Temporary Laborer

J.D. McCarty Center; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a facility that supports children with developmental disabilities. As a Temporary Laborer, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and kid-friendly environment. Your responsibilities will include preventative maintenance across various buildings and grounds, ensuring everything is in excellent condition for the children. This position requires flexibility and a strong commitment to safety, as you will work on diverse tasks from landscaping to equipment maintenance. If you enjoy hands-on work and making a difference in a child's life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power tools and general maintenance required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on building and grounds.
• Assist with repairs in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Operate motor vehicles safely for errands.

Skills

Power tools usage

General maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Ability to lift heavy weights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Lawn equipment

Job description

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Temporary Laborer to join our team in Norman, OK. Our facility serves children who have developmental disabilities, and the atmosphere is kid-friendly. The qualities we are looking for are someone who is dedicated to ensuring the physical environments are in excellent condition for the patients we serve. This person must be flexible when tasks are assigned, and adjustments must be made in order to lessen the disruption of our patients' schedules and routines.

The Laborer’s responsibilities involve preventative maintenance for the building, grounds, and equipment for the main facility, 6 residential hospital units, school/gym facility, and camp buildings which are located on an 80-acre campus.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position will be required to adjust work hours to accommodate any hospital emergencies.

Salary: $16.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Cuts grass, weeds, trees, shrubs, and brush; cleans culverts, drains and ditches; moves, assists with digging post holes and ditches, loads and unloads materials, supplies and equipment; hauls or carries sand, lumber, asphalt and cement or other materials; occasionally operates forklift or tractor.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all vehicles including buses and golf carts.
• Assist in routine repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and all other systems at an apprentice level.
• Assist in general maintenance and repair of building and grounds to include but not limited to: moving, loading and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment; picking up materials from suppliers; mixing concrete or mortar; light construction; moving furniture, medical equipment, etc.
• Assist in the organization and upkeep of the maintenance shop to include but not limited to: accounting for tools and equipment used; returning tools and equipment to appropriate storage area; sweep shop area; etc.
• Demonstrates safety awareness while performing assigned duties by using equipment properly, wearing safety belts if needed, following policy guidelines when lifting and using proper body mechanics. Complies with department policy for lifting up to 50 pounds and obtains assistance for weights over 50 pounds.
• Operate motor vehicles for various errands or trips, including buses in a safe manner.

Requirements:

• Must have a general knowledge base on the use of power tools, tractors, lawn equipment, fixtures, and materials.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Provide 2 professional work-related references.
• Provide your immunization records.
• Pass drug screening.

We are a tobacco and vape free facility.