Laborer

Laborer Position

The City of Asheville invites you to apply to join our team as a full-time, benefited Laborer within the Community & Regional Entertainment Facility Department, Harrah's Cherokee Center.

The role of this position is to perform as a skilled or unskilled laborer on a construction crew, maintenance crew or custodial crew. The work schedule will vary according to the Harrah's Cherokee Center of event schedule with work schedule being 40 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs manual labor in support of projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; gathers and/or retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items needed to complete assigned work; transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; assists with site preparation and operation of equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.
• Completes custodial responsibilities such as cleaning, mopping, sweeping, trash collection, etc of bathrooms and seating area.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a fork lift, hand tools, power tools, or other tools and equipment.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking and replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Assists during emergency weather events and other activities, as assigned.
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, employee check ins, pay stubs, travel vouchers, emails, leave forms, work orders, vehicle maintenance records, uniform allowance forms, maps, weather forecasts, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing database, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: Valid North Carolina driver's license preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures, or routines.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA Compliance: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.