General Laborer - Dss

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• 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

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Depending on job assignments, some positions require a valid State of Illinois driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

EQUIPMENT

• Manual equipment (e.g., shovels, rakes, brooms, scoops, hand tools)
• Power equipment (e.g., power hoses, sandblasters)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extremely heavy lifting and carrying, ranging from 75 to 100 pounds, is required
• Ability to use and operate applicable hand tools and equipment requiring continuous hand gripping
• Ability to physically endure working in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp, grip, or manipulate equipment and other objects
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended or continuous periods
• Ability to climb (e.g., access to trucks, vehicles, or staircases)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Some knowledge of:

o Geographical areas of the city

o Applicable safety practices and procedures specific to unskilled labor and maintenance work

o Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Skills

ACTIVE LISTENING

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

Abilities

• COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION

o Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• SPEAK

o Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

• COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION

o Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Other Work Requirements

• STAMINA

o Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks

DEPENDABILITY

o Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, and fulfill obligations

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

o Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Friday, September 9th, 2025

Aug 27, 2025, 12:00:00 AM