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General Laborer

Company:
City Of Reading
Location:
Reading, PA, 19601
Pay:
15USD per hour
Posted:
March 30, 2026
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Job Description

JOB VACANCY #: JV 2026-9

THE POSITION OF: General Laborer

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF: Public Works/Trash

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: N/A

SCHEDULE: Part-Time

SALARY: $15/HR

POSTING DATE: March 6, 2026

Qualified, interested candidates must submit an application and current resume. For questions email:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laborer must be able to work independently or on a crew in both indoor and outdoor environments, completing tasks as directed. This is a part-time position working about twenty-eight (28) hours per week, between Monday and Friday. The actual scheduling will be determined once the candidate is hired.

Typical duties may include but not limited to:

Custodial work including litter pick up and trash removal

Performs clean-ups and general maintenance of City properties

May paint as required

Pick up dead animals as needed

Pressure washing and painting for graffiti removal.

Maintain daily records of pick ups

Safely use power equipment including chain saws, grass and hedge trimmers, and pole saws.

Assist other depts. As needed

Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or GED required

Able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds

Valid PA “Class C” driver’s license required

Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions

Part-time

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