Day Labor - General Laborers - Full-time / Part-time

Pay Range DOE: $14.81 - $25.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Works flexible schedule, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required.

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill Staffing is a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado. Goodwill Staffing offers many employment opportunities such as temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Goodwill Staffing works with a variety of Clients offering a variety of job opportunities.

The GSS – General Laborers position will consist of short-term employment opportunities that may become temp-to-hire positions. This position is usually outdoors, and the incumbent will be exposed to the elements. These opportunities are typically more physical requiring the incumbent to be walking, standing, twisting, bending, and/or carrying/moving heavy objects through their shift. The GSS – General Laborers position is customer facing and will represent the Client and Goodwill in a positive manner.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Warehouse Cleanup:

  • Temp help cleaning up warehouse for manufacturer.  

Construction Cleanup:

  • Temporary assignments working home builder construction sites to cleanup debris

Skilled Construction:

  • Temporary assignments with skilled workers on a construction site

Event Staff:

  • Temporary staff needed for events that would provide customer service and event set up

Janitorial

  • Various temporary custodian or janitorial assignments 

Carpet Cleaning:

  • As a carpet cleaner for an apartment complex located in Colorado Springs. Duties include carrying carpet cleaning machine upstairs and running machine to clean carpets.

 We also offer additional day labor jobs in these types of fields. Inquire about available day labor positions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education:

  • A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

  • Previous experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Other:

  • Ability to work independently, with a team, and communicate effectively with customers.
  • Reliable attendance is required.
  • Ability to follow Goodwill and Client policies and procedures. Including any State safety policies and procedures.

 

 

 

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

 

Job Title:  274 - GSS - General Laborers         Dept Number: 5450

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Guide to Physical Requirements:
  • Continuously (5-8 hours)
  • Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Never

 

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

Pay Range DOE: $14.81 - $25.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Works flexible schedule, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required.

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill Staffing is a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado. Goodwill Staffing offers many employment opportunities such as temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Goodwill Staffing works with a variety of Clients offering a variety of job opportunities.

The GSS – General Laborers position will consist of short-term employment opportunities that may become temp-to-hire positions. This position is usually outdoors, and the incumbent will be exposed to the elements. These opportunities are typically more physical requiring the incumbent to be walking, standing, twisting, bending, and/or carrying/moving heavy objects through their shift. The GSS – General Laborers position is customer facing and will represent the Client and Goodwill in a positive manner.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Warehouse Cleanup:

  • Temp help cleaning up warehouse for manufacturer.  

Construction Cleanup:

  • Temporary assignments working home builder construction sites to cleanup debris

Skilled Construction:

  • Temporary assignments with skilled workers on a construction site

Event Staff:

  • Temporary staff needed for events that would provide customer service and event set up

Janitorial

  • Various temporary custodian or janitorial assignments 

Carpet Cleaning:

  • As a carpet cleaner for an apartment complex located in Colorado Springs. Duties include carrying carpet cleaning machine upstairs and running machine to clean carpets.

 We also offer additional day labor jobs in these types of fields. Inquire about available day labor positions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education:

  • A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

  • Previous experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Other:

  • Ability to work independently, with a team, and communicate effectively with customers.
  • Reliable attendance is required.
  • Ability to follow Goodwill and Client policies and procedures. Including any State safety policies and procedures.

 

 

 

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

 

Job Title:  274 - GSS - General Laborers         Dept Number: 5450

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Guide to Physical Requirements:
  • Continuously (5-8 hours)
  • Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Never

 

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -

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