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Laborer

Salary

$19.69 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Part Time w/ Benefits

Job Number

2026-01868

Department

Community and Regional Entertainment Facilities

Division

Operations

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About Us

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

About Our Opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a part-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.

Work Schedule: 30 hours per week; schedule is determined based on event schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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.

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.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

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.

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Select your highest level of education:

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.

• High School/GED

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• Doctorate

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in general labor, maintenance, construction, or a related field?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 3 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 6 - 10 years

• 10 or more years

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• I do possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

• I do NOT possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

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Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

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