Laboring
Position Overview
DOI sites and facilities, from scenic Parkways to campgrounds to buildings, need skilled Laborers to facilitate both daily operations and special projects of all sizes. These dedicated and hard-working employees help clear or repair trails, move furniture or equipment, keep grounds looking neat and orderly, and stock materials for storage.
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Candidate Description
The ideal candidate is dependable, able to concentrate while operating machinery, and can follow instructions and safety requirements while performing physically strenuous work.
Work Environment
Work is physically strenuous and performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather involving the need for protective clothing/equipment and potential exposure to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, temperature and weather extremes, and potential injury.
Career Level Requirements
Responsibilities by Level
Entry:
- Washing and waxing cars and trucks
- Lifting and carrying tools, materials and packages
- Picking up litter from grounds, raking leaves, pulling weeds, watering grass
Mid:
- Moving supplies by hand, handtruck, or dolly
- Operating basic hand tools and power equipment
- Moving furniture
Journey:
- Breaking up pavement, soil or concrete
- Mixing and pouring loads of concrete or asphalt
- Digging ditches and trenches using pick and shovel
- Clearing brush and fallen logs from trails
Senior:
- Constructing rock retaining walls or installing plants using a design plan
- Trimming trees and shrubs, stacking logs
- Operating lawn mowers, snow blowers, and power equipment with specialized attachments
- Planning work to be completed by team
Strengths by Level
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AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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Attention to DetailIs thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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Interpersonal SkillsTreats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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Physical Strength and AgilityAbility to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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Self-ManagementSets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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StaminaExerts oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring (which may include performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or coding).Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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Teaching OthersHelps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
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TeamworkEncourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Show Tool TipEntry 1-2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-8
Common Pathways
Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...
Custodial Working
Engineering Technician
Maintenance Mechanic
Where We Are
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