Laborer

Organization Overview

The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate’s mission is to support the science and technology and environmental restoration missions of the Laboratory by providing a safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure, to provide high quality crafts and fabrication services to our customers as needed and to protect people, property, and national security. The F&O’s Production Division provides mechanical, architectural, and civil services to build, support and maintain the Lab's infrastructure.

Position Description

The F&O’s Production Division has an opportunity to fill a Laborer position. This individual will perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks on roads, grounds or in building maintenance. As a Laborer, you perform unskilled tasks assisting mechanics, including operating equipment such as power lawn mowers and pneumatic tools.

This position reports to the Ground and Sanitation Supervisor. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with road and grounds upkeep, including patching potholes, clearing debris, and maintaining walkways.
• Perform routine building maintenance such as cleaning interior/exterior areas.
• Inspect tools and equipment for damage or wear and reports issues to supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as lawn mowing, leaf collection, landscaping upkeep, and snow removal.
• Clean and organize work areas, vehicles, and storage spaces after completing tasks.
• Mix and prepare materials (e.g., concrete, asphalt patching and sealant, or cleaning solutions), as directed.
• Operate additional basic equipment such as leaf blowers, edgers, line trimmers, compactors, and hand tools.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment to job sites.
• Set up and break down work zones, including cones, barricades, and safety signage.
• Support mechanics by handling tools, holding parts, and cleaning work areas during repairs.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position, but it does include the major elements in the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experienced in commercial landscaping including the use of commercial lawn mowers, line trimmers, edgers, and all associated hand tools.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for using various power tools and equipment.
• Experienced in the use of light powered equipment such as skid steer loaders, tractors, and off-road vehicles.
• Demonstrate commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions - including procedures, work orders, and related documentation while maintaining a questioning attitude and consistently prioritizing and enforcing safety practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately complete written documentation, including work orders, reports, and other required records.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills when coordinating with customers, team members, and management to address work requirements and resolve issues. 
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license.
• Must successfully complete all required job trainings within the established timeframe.
• Must maintain a reliable phone contact and provide a valid telephone number for work-related communication purposes.     

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be available for off-hour response to emergency call-ins for snow removal and other events.
• Experience in road repairs such as pothole repair with both hot mixed asphalt concrete and cold patch materials.
• Experience in the performance of, or assistance with, masonry work.
• Experience with excavation and grading.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:

Must meet physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to:

• Standing, bending and lifting.
• Ability to do heavy lifting > 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders.
• Work outdoors/cold and warm environments.
• Ability to work around moving machinery.
• Able to use power and air operated hand-tools.
• Able to use a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Have good physical coordination dexterity and balance.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Other information

The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.

The Lab’s placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. The starting rate for this role is $29.95 per hour.

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