<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education, Training, and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Six (6) months of physical or manual laborer-related experience that requires strength for heavy lifting, loading, unloading, bending, and dumping refuse and various other materials, OR successful completion of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Laborers Training Program </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Depending on job assignments, some positions require a valid State of Illinois driver's license </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to outdoor weather conditions </li></ul> <p>EQUIPMENT</p> <ul> <li>Manual equipment (e.g., shovels, rakes, brooms, scoops, hand tools) </li><li>Power equipment (e.g., power hoses, sandblasters) </li><li>Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest) </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Extremely heavy lifting and carrying, ranging from 75 to 100 pounds, is required </li><li>Ability to use and operate applicable hand tools and equipment requiring continuous hand gripping </li><li>Ability to physically endure working in outdoor weather conditions </li><li>Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp, grip, or manipulate equipment and other objects </li><li>Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended or continuous periods </li><li>Ability to climb (e.g., access to trucks, vehicles, or staircases) </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Some knowledge of: </li></ul> <p>o Geographical areas of the city</p> <p>o Applicable safety practices and procedures specific to unskilled labor and maintenance work</p> <p>o Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations</p> <p>Skills</p> <p>ACTIVE LISTENING</p> <p>o Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times</p> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li>COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION </li></ul> <p>o Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences</p> <ul> <li>SPEAK </li></ul> <p>o Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand</p> <ul> <li>COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION </li></ul> <p>o Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing</p> <p>Other Work Requirements</p> <ul> <li>STAMINA </li></ul> <p>o Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks</p> <p>DEPENDABILITY</p> <p>o Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, and fulfill obligations</p> <p>ATTENTION TO DETAIL</p> <p>o Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks</p> <p>ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.</p> <p>The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.</p> <p>City of Chicago</p> <p>Brandon Johnson, Mayor</p> <p>Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Friday, September 9th, 2025</p> <p>Aug 27, 2025, 12:00:00 AM</p>