City Laborer

Salary: GS.03 ($16.39/hr - $19.80/hr)
 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
*Hours may vary due to work assignments and projects.*
 

Work Location: Paul F. Clark Building
 

FLSA Status: This is an NON-EXEMPT position.
 

Department: Public Works - SSA Street Maintenance

SERIES LEVEL:
 

The City Laborer is a stand-alone classification in the Department of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
 

Performs assorted public works duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and
raking leaves and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
 

Participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
 

Perform various duties such as operating leaf blowers to remove leaves from various
structures/landscapes, sweeping sidewalks and entryways.
 

Perform various duties in stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from privately
operated shops and picking up parts, supplies and mail.
 

Perform various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and
landscapes including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping of flooring, vacuuming, carpet
cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter,
and collecting recyclables.
 

Operate various hand and power tools requiring no special training or skill and minor equipment
maintenance.
 

May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and
the department head.
 

Must meet regular attendance requirements.
 

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and
citizens.
 

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations,
in a timely manner.
 

Performs other duties as assigned.
 

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or
remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the
Department Head.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple 
processes, and the routine operation of power tools and/or small maintenance equipment/machines. 
High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required or any combination of equivalent experience 
and education.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of construction, grounds or buildings maintenance principles and practices; applicable 
equipment, materials and tools used in construction, grounds or building maintenance activities and 
safe work practices. Skill in following oral and written instructions; performing routine 
maintenance and construction tasks; operating and maintaining applicable construction, grounds and 
building maintenance equipment and tools and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to 
interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public,
sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, 
crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, 
talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Varies on assignment):

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force 
frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected 
to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor 
ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, 
intense noises and travel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N 
Child Sensitive: N
 

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening 
/ lift test

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
 

KJS