Seasonal Laborer

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a Seasonal Opportunity at Aqua PA, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities? We are currently hiring for a full time seasonal laborer available from May through August.

In this role, the primary responsibilities are grounds keeping, facility maintenance, assisting with cleanup and custodial needs. This position must be able to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Routine facility maintenance including grounds keeping and custodial needs as assigned.

• Loads and unloads various equipment, chemicals and supplies at worksites and storage areas.

• Updates and maintains documentation of work activities (data entry), including closing work orders as needed in the operating system.

• Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices, and standards to ensure a safe working environment

• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

• Pay Rate $16.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must have a valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with customers and internal staff.

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time, weather permitting

• Must always follow directions and implement safety procedures

• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, and mists

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
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• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.