Blight Elimination Laborer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs a variety of manual laboring duties in the City of Flint's Blight Elimination Division.

Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Blight Elimination Coordinator or employee of higher grade

who assigns and inspects work for quality performance.

• Responds to and performs tasks to resolve blight concerns with the Blight Elimination Coordinator (BEC) or individually when BEC is absent.

• Boards and secure vacant homes.

• Mows vacant and overgrown lots.

• Removes dumping and debris from sites in Flint neighborhoods.

• Assists in planning, organizing, and executing neighborhood cleanup efforts as required.

• Communicates with City partners, residents, and City staff in efforts to eliminate blight in Flint.

• Records daily activities of Blight Elimination Coordinator in performing the above tasks.

• Ability to read and write.

• Ability to follow simple oral instructions.

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.

• Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to perform work which is generally out of doors.

• Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.

• Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons, and equipment.

• Ability to work with volunteers and neighborhood groups on a regular basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment.  Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.  Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows:  Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.  

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.