Laborer

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Accepting applications for a Laborer

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion

• Partnership

• Respect

What does a Laborer do?

• Performs indoor general labor duties: moves, organizes & stores all incoming & outgoing furniture & equipment, (e.g. washers, dryers, etc.)

• Sets up tables, chairs & floor coverings as requested by work order

• Moves records (medical, human resources, program etc.) to various areas as requested by work order

• Assists with housekeeping duties (e.g. sweeps, mops, dust, wax and strip floors, cleans windows)

• On a monthly basis cleans all hood filters and lights in a building. Picks up & delivers (e.g., soiled & clean laundry, boxes, residential unit supplies)

• Drives hand truck, plow trucks, lift gate truck.

• Operates housekeeping equipment (buffer, propane buffer, vacuums, scrubbers and wet & dry vacuums, etc.)

• Assists maintenance workers on jobs as needed/requested

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. In accordance with Section 124.11 (B)(2) of Revised Code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Transportation, Inventory Control, Basic Documentation, Transportation, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Time Management Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to inclement weather; may work weekends.

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Terry Penn at

[email protected].

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.