Contract General Laborer at Horizon Goodwill Industries in Cumberland, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Contract General Laborer is responsible for completing general labor duties at assigned contract locations.

Essential Functions:

The duties and responsibilities for this position may vary depending on the needs of the specified contract. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleaning and preparing site for daily tasks.


• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.


• Operating and tending machinery and/or heavy equipment.


• Direct vehicles around construction areas.


• Communicate with other laborers and personnel.


• Place traffic cones and necessary signs for construction.


• Perform grounds keeping as necessary to include grass cutting, repairs, pulling/discarding weeds, or shoveling and removing snow.


• Performs other unskilled tasks as required.


• Reports any issues to supervisor.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Oral/Written Communication

Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to make decisions and overcome problems.

• Teamwork/Collaboration

Work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict. Exhibit a positive workplace attitude that encourages advancement towards common goals.

• Digital Technology

Use existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. Demonstrate adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

• Professionalism/Work Ethic

Demonstrate personal accountability, effective work habits, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly, and able to learn from mistakes.

• Career Management

Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to position desired and career goals as well as identify areas necessary for professional growth.

• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, gender, sexual orientations, and religions. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all individuals.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Potential Career Paths:

• Production Worker


• Custodian


• Custodial Supervisor


• Custodial Regional Manager


• Associate Director of Environmental Services


• Director of Business Services