Laborer I

　　Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Department of Energy

　　Type: Non-ExemptWork Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

　　Compensation: $17.20 - $17.20 per hour

　　Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

　　Full-Time benefits of a General Laborer at Skookum include:

　　Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

　　Health and Welfare Benefit ($ 5 . 73 per hour worked)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

　　11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

　　Potential shared earning bonus

　　Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

　　Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

　　Verizon wireless discount

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

　　Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

　　Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

　　Skookum is seeking a reliable and motivated General Laborer with a positive attitude.

　　Typical duties include but are not limited to:

　　Cuts and rakes grass, using walking-type or tractor/riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.) and large wheel barrels.

　　Trims hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools includes spending large portions of each day operating a weed trimmer on steep sloped areas.

　　Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs and spreads bark, mulch and manure as assigned.

　　Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools weed eaters, chain saws and brush cutters.

　　Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rack, shovels concrete, dirt, and snow; cleans culverts and ditches, cuts trees and brush.

　　Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.

　　Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or activating sprinkler system.

　　Keeps grounds free from trash, debris, cigarette butts, litter including all trash dumpsters, loading docks, patios, and grounds areas by picking up, burns or carting away daily.

　　Responsible for monitoring all range facility for debris. This includes sorting and removal of all expended small arms brass casings after live fire operations.

　　Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables and other equipment or structures.

　　Repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, outbuildings, mechanical equipment and other equipment, furniture, or structures.

　　Cleans comfort stations offices workshops areas, and parking lots by sweeping, pressure washing, washing, mopping, and polishing.

　　Moves heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, appliances, automotive, medical engineering, machinery and other furniture, equipment, and items as requested.

　　Using shovel, snow blower or snowplow, shall remove snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks (800 feet), two-way roadways (1200 feet), parking areas (200 vehicles), emergency exits, and fire hydrants. Spreads salt on roadways and walkways as needed to ensure safety.

　　Responsible for daily cleaning and basic maintenance of grounds equipment.

　　Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma or GED is required.

　　6 months experience in the maintenance field preferred.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

　　Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

　　May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

　　Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

　　Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

　　Requirements:

　　Valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

　　A Department of Energy (DOE) pre-employment drug screening is required. Candidates must meet federal guidelines to be considered for this position.

　　To Apply : Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.

　　Current Employees : need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

　　Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

　　Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

　　Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

　　I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

　　(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email [email protected] .

　　Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify

　　Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum

　　Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people.

　　Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission.

　　This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention.

　　We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.