Laborer - Facilities

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
East Rockaway, NY
Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. The incumbent will possess a basic knowledge of electrical and all hazards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Assist the skilled trade's employees in performing operations and maintenance on plant equipment and buildings. Perform preventive maintenance functions, including, but not limited to lubrication of equipment. Disassemble and repack pumps.
  • Perform custodial and clean-up work on plant grounds including cutting grass, snow removal and trash pick-up. Perform custodial work in buildings including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, washing windows scrubbing walls and vacuuming.
  • Perform manual labor functions as assigned.
  • Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation and performing lubrication according to the manufacturers' recommended schedules.
  • Perform regular checks of equipment condition, noting deficiencies and following maintenance scheduling procedures, schedule the necessary maintenance or replacement.
  • Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted. Apply paint and varnish to buildings and equipment. Perform sign lettering skills as assigned.
  • Recommend materials and supplies needed both to advise management on specific applications and to maintain inventory.
  • Provide coverage for Bio-Solids Loader in the event of Staffing issues,
  • Observe all on-the-job safety regulations.
  • Other related tasks as assigned.
Work Environment:
  • Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
  • Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration.
  • Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
  • Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.
Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:
  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • At least one (1) year of related trade experience.
  • Minimum (2) year on job site training.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Able to utilize materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and grounds.
  • Ability to adhere to all policies and regulations regarding safety.
  • Ability to communicate written and orally.
  • Knowledge or/and ability to safely operate all hand or power tools equipment related to the job.
  • Ability to manipulate and understand the required functions of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Operations:
    • Pickup Truck(s)
    • Forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck
    • Cranes - Mobile and Truck Crane
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
  • Hold and maintain a NYS driver's license - Commercial Driver's License Preferred and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.
  • Must be familiar with all safety regulations and be prepared to work in and supervise confined space entry, and LOTO procedures (Training provided).
Additional Information

Pay Range: $20.14 to $27.20 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Posted 2026-01-09

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