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Summer Worker – General Labor
Company:
Metropolitan Utilities District
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Summer Worker – General Labor
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL 3/31/2026
Position Summary
Under direct supervisor, this position is responsible to perform field/surveying duties or general labor duties.
Education
•Required – High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
•Required – Students must be currently attending college and/or enrolled in college classes for the fall of the year in which the summer program is taking place. Proof of enrollment may be requested.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
•Required – Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
•Required – Summer Student Work Program Guidelines: – Students must be at least 18 years of age by the time they begin employment. – The expected work schedule for the Summer Student Work Program is 40 hours per week. – If possible, time-off requests should be presented during the interview to ensure proper coverage. All requests must be approved and requested as far in advance as possible. – The openings are Temporary Full-Time. Summer Student Workers are paid for time worked. All time-off will be unpaid, including holidays. – The Summer Student Work Program will begin on a specified date each year and will conclude on specified date each year. No summer employment will be extended beyond the end date determined each year. – Students selected for the Summer Student Work Program are required to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Upon Hire
•Required – Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Strong organizational skills; personal initiative, attention to thoroughness, accuracy and details.
•Ability to work with general supervision.
•Knowledge of the District’s service area preferred.
Essential Functions
•Drive District vehicle in accordance with established District Driving and Safety policies and procedures, as well as strictly following traffic laws and ordnances.
•Communicate with and assist customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
•General Labor Worker Only: – Receive, stock, and issue materials, tools, special equipment, and supplies in accordance with established procedures. – Maintain neat and orderly work area, warehouse and storage yard. – Perform routine cleaning of District facilities to include, but not limited to, dust/polish and move furniture/equipment; floor care (i.e.) vacuuming, sweeping, washing, waxing and buffing floors and stairs; cleaning appliances, bathroom/locker rooms; cleaning/dusting light fixtures and replacing light bulbs; and emptying trash containers. Assist in ensuring the interior and exterior appearance of District facilities are clean and well maintained, hazards are promptly and correctly addressed (i.e. debris, broken glass, spills.) – Assist in maintain District buildings, garages and grounds by performing a variety of scheduled and as needed general maintenance. – Operate a variety of equipment, machines, tools and power tools to complete assigned tasks, while complying with safety standards and ensuring District assets are maintained and used effectively and efficiently.
Required for All Jobs
•Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
•Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Physical and Environmental Requirements
•Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
*Please see job posting on Careers page for a full list of physical demands
*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position
An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation”
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
February 17, 2026