What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer - Maintenance Support Services (Facilities) position at Cedar Falls Utilities?
Overview
As a member of the Maintenance Support Services Facilities Team at Cedar Falls Utilities, this individual will perform general labor tasks in grounds maintenance, landscaping, building maintenance and other areas as assigned in a safe and efficient manner.
This is a seasonal full-time summer position working from mid May through mid August.
Interested applicants should submit completed applications by Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:59PM.
Once your application has been completed, you will receive an email acknowledging the submission has been successfully completed. After the posting comes down, the hiring team will review all applications, and you will be notified either way if you are selected for further steps in the hiring process. Please ensure all contact information is kept up to date.
Responsibilities
- Assists with grounds maintenance (grounds, parking lots, etc.) including mowing, trimming, edging, picking up trash, cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Assists with landscaping including trimming of plants and trees, weed removal, mulching, planting and relocating as needed.
- Assists with interior and exterior painting projects.
- Provides assistance in general building maintenance and preventative maintenance, including replenishing supplies, replacing batteries and light-bulbs and changing/constructing office furniture as needed.
- Provides general labor assistance for any construction projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- No education / prior work experience required.
Certification(s)/License(s):
- Must have and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License and meet CFU insurability requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Operation Monitoring Skills — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine or equipment is working properly.
- Active Listening Skills — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking Skills — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments, as work performed is outdoors.
- Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written and adhere to safety standards.
- Ability to operate equipment such as zero turn mower, push mower, weed trimmer and lawn edger in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to safely operate vehicle and maneuver trailer.
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:
- Work involves frequently carrying/lifting objects 40 lbs or less and occasionally items that are 50 lbs. This job requires frequent standing, walking and climbing ladders. Occasional squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending, pushing and pulling. Close proximity to moving machinery and equipment. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pre-employment drug screen and physical is required.