The Laborer assists the other trades in material transport and set-up so that the jobs can be completed effectively and timely. The Building Laborer assists in all aspects of the set-up and clean-up of work areas. Assists with snow removal/plowing as necessary.

Pay Rate: $35.42 (hourly)

Applications for this position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023. A current resume and three letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually (handwritten) signed and be dated within a year. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a degrees or licenses. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

• If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certifications and Licensing Requirements:

• Valid State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator’s license and availability of properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL) within 6 months of appointment and throughout employment.
• EPA Asbestos Abatement Certification (O&M) within 6 months of appointment. (certification level upon discretion of supervisor). Note 1
• Lead Safe Renovator Certification within 6 months of appointment. (certification level upon discretion of supervisor). Note 1
• Scaffolding Hazard Awareness (User and Erector) Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• OSHA Excavation Competent Person Certification within 1 year of appointment. Note 1
• Pesticide applicator Turf and Landscape Commercial category 3.0 certification within 1 year of appointment. Note 1
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) or Forklift Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1
• Completion of DFMS Maintenance and Repair Staff New Hire EHS Orientation Training. Note 2

Note 1 – Training and/or testing will be provided by MPS but the employee must obtain the certification within the time allotted.
Note 2 – Training modules assigned on the MPS Learning Management System (LMS).

Experience Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Construction Laborer at the Journey level assisting skilled trade workers in the performance of duties related to the essential functions listed above.

Note: Previous experience as an operations or maintenance worker will not be considered toward the 2-year experience requirement.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.