Global Connections to Employment (GCE), a nonprofit that provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. We exist to provide opportunities so people can experience meaningful employment. Our organization’s Mission is “Helping People throughout Life’s Journey,” and what better way to do so than through employment which leads to independence and self-sufficiency.
We collaborate with partners who share a sense of responsibility for improving the world we live in. From a business perspective, we see opportunity in employees who have positive attitudes and are enthusiastic not only about performing their jobs, but more importantly, meeting the expectations of our customers. We continue to learn, innovate, work hard, respect and value the relationships we have in numerous communities in the US.
Overview:
The Laborer is responsible for performing mainly physical labor duties to support the organization's Facilities Maintenance (FM) functions.
Requirements
Essential Functions
This position is responsible for performing tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort. Must be able to perform the following duties.
Labor:
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck.
• Stack materials for storage or binning.
• Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Maintain lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees using power and hand mowers, lawn tractors, clippers, and hand tools. Apply fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide to lawns, shrubbery, flowers, and trees as needed.
• Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake.
• Shovel concrete.
• Clean culverts and ditches.
• Cuts trees and brush.
• Operate power lawnmowers.
• Move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances.
• Move machinery and equipment.
• Pick up leaves and trash.
• Maximize existing resources to support departmental budget requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety guidelines.
• Perform duties required by site-specific statement of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit our Career Center @ www.gce.org and complete our on-line applications. Our toll free number is (866) 236-3981. Day shift 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
GCE is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer including Vets and Disabled. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement. For reasonable accommodation, please email us at LCIEmployment@bhcpns.org.