Laborer (H&I)

• Job 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

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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