Laborer (H&I)

Job Description:

Laborer (H&I)

Description

As a part-time laborer at a Missouri Veterans Homes you will help provide maintenance and labor services to the buildings, equipment systems, and grounds as required for the organizations’ operation in a safe, timely and most economical manner. This position also helps operate heavy machinery including zero turn mowers and trimmers backhoe, snow blade and front loader.

Benefits Not Provided

Hourly Rate: $16.83

Job Description Summary:

• Maintain appearance of entrance to facility. Remove trash/debris from grounds. Clean parking lots and grounds
• Assist maintenance or housekeeping departments in off season
• Maintain cemetery and headstones if applicable
• Operate various powered equipment (lawn tractor, snow blower, etc.) in the performance of assigned tasks; repair and maintain tools and equipment used
• Participate in the maintenance of institutional grounds, plants watering trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Mow and trim lawns and hedges; weed flower beds, spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer and insecticide. Maintain ditches, curbs, and gutters by keeping free of grass, weeds, etc. Trim trees and remove dead debris
• Lift and move objects and supplies, climb ladders, work at high levels (30 feet or more) and uses forklifts, power tools, motorized hydraulic jacks or related equipment
• Possess a valid Driver’s License from Missouri or state of residence and, as necessary, drive during day and/or nighttime hours both in town and on the highway
• Work outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Respond to internal and external disasters such as fires, tornados, etc. in order to protect resident, staff and property
• Stand for extended periods while completing assigned tasks
• Maintain lawn furniture as needed
• Maintain lawn equipment
• Adhere to infection control procedures as trained
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One year of experience performing manual and semi-skilled work in building maintenance or construction, equipment maintenance or repair, heating or power plant operation and maintenance or in related work; and completion of the eighth school grade

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home

Salary:

$16.83 per Hour