Laborer (H&I)

As a part-time laborer at a Missouri Veterans Homes you will help provide maintenance and labor services to the buildings, equipment systems, and grounds as required for the organizations’ operation in a safe, timely and most economical manner. This position also helps operate heavy machinery including zero turn mowers and trimmers backhoe, snow blade and front loader.

Benefits Not Provided

Hourly Rate: $16.83

Job Description Summary:

• Maintain appearance of entrance to facility. Remove trash/debris from grounds. Clean parking lots and grounds
• Assist maintenance or housekeeping departments in off season
• Maintain cemetery and headstones if applicable
• Operate various powered equipment (lawn tractor, snow blower, etc.) in the performance of assigned tasks; repair and maintain tools and equipment used
• Participate in the maintenance of institutional grounds, plants watering trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Mow and trim lawns and hedges; weed flower beds, spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer and insecticide. Maintain ditches, curbs, and gutters by keeping free of grass, weeds, etc. Trim trees and remove dead debris
• Lift and move objects and supplies, climb ladders, work at high levels (30 feet or more) and uses forklifts, power tools, motorized hydraulic jacks or related equipment
• Possess a valid Driver’s License from Missouri or state of residence and, as necessary, drive during day and/or nighttime hours both in town and on the highway
• Work outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Respond to internal and external disasters such as fires, tornados, etc. in order to protect resident, staff and property
• Stand for extended periods while completing assigned tasks
• Maintain lawn furniture as needed
• Maintain lawn equipment
• Adhere to infection control procedures as trained
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• One year of experience performing manual and semi-skilled work in building maintenance or construction, equipment maintenance or repair, heating or power plant operation and maintenance or in related work; and completion of the eighth school grade

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter’s contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron – 573-508-7133 
• Cape Girardeau – 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico – 573-567-8327 
• Mt. Vernon – 417-489-0167
• St. James – 573-301-6533
• St. Louis – 314-337-1761 
• Warrensburg – 660-429-4690 

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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