Temporary General Labor
27 days ago
Chesapeake
Job DescriptionNOW HIRING: TEMPORARY & ON-CALL EMPLOYEES Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk - Virginia Pay: $15.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on position and assignment. Looking for flexible work without committing to a traditional full-time schedule? DBS is always looking for reliable, hardworking, and professional individuals interested in temporary, on-call, and short-term employment opportunities throughout Hampton Roads! These opportunities may be a great fit for: • Retirees looking to earn additional income., • College students balancing work with their studies., • Individuals looking for occasional weekend work., • People interested in earning extra income alongside another job., • Anyone looking for flexible, short-term employment opportunities. We provide workers to businesses in hospitality, construction, warehousing, property management, food service, commercial cleaning, and other industries. Assignments may be available during the day, evening, overnight, or on weekends. Most of our opportunities are during daytime hours, but schedules depend entirely on customer needs. Some jobs last only one day, while others may continue for several days, weeks, or longer. When applying, please clearly indicate your availability, preferred shifts, and the types of work you are interested in performing. AVAILABLE POSITIONS & HOURLY PAY • Front Desk / Custodian: $15.00, • Door Attendant: $18.00, • Security-Related Positions: $15.00 - $20.00, • Dishwasher: $16.00, • Prep Cook: $16.00, • Server: $15.00, • Construction / General Labor: $16.00 to $19.00, • Groundskeeper: $17.50, • Driver: $20.00, • Warehouse Worker: $16.00 to $18.00, • Post-Construction Cleaning / Janitorial: $16.00 Pay rates depend on the specific assignment, job duties, qualifications, and client requirements. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING Please read the following carefully before submitting your application. By submitting your resume and contact information, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the following expectations and conditions. 1. APPLICATION PROCESS & CONTACT EXPECTATIONSDBS operates based on customer demand. After submitting your application, you may not hear from us for several days, weeks, or even longer.This does not mean your application has been rejected or overlooked. Rest assured that your application has been received through our application system, and we will contact you when an opportunity becomes available that matches your qualifications, availability, and our clients' needs.We encourage applicants to remain patient and keep their contact information updated.Please understand that submitting an application does not guarantee immediate employment, available shifts, or future assignments.2. AVAILABILITY & COMMUNICATION • DBS may contact you from a 757 area code by phone call or text message regarding available assignments., • Job opportunities may become available with very short notice, sometimes for same-day or next-day work., • You are expected to provide honest and accurate information regarding your availability., • Please specify in your application which days you are available, whether you prefer daytime, evening, overnight, or weekend shifts, and which types of positions interest you., • If you accept an assignment, you are expected to report to work as scheduled and on time., • If you become unavailable after accepting an assignment, you must notify DBS immediately., • No-call/no-shows, false confirmations of availability, and repeated last-minute cancellations may affect your eligibility for future assignments., • When you confirm that you will attend a shift, DBS relies on your commitment. Failure to show up without notice affects our clients, our recruiters, and other candidates who could have accepted the opportunity., • You are expected to respond promptly to reasonable work-related communications from DBS, especially regarding accepted assignments., • If DBS contacts you during your shift regarding an urgent work-related matter, you should respond when safe and permitted. You may inform your on-site supervisor that your employer is contacting you.3. TRANSPORTATION & RELIABILITY, • You must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned job locations., • You are responsible for arriving on time and being prepared to begin work at your scheduled start time., • Transportation difficulties, tardiness, and attendance issues may affect future assignment opportunities., • Please do not accept assignments at locations you cannot reliably travel to.4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONSPhysical requirements vary depending on the position and client location.Depending on the assignment, employees may be required to:, • Stand or walk for extended periods., • Move around the property or workplace throughout their shift., • Bend, reach, squat, or perform other physical movements., • Lift, carry, or move items of varying weights., • Assist customers, residents, supervisors, or coworkers with tasks requiring physical activity., • Perform cleaning, organizing, stocking, or other hands-on duties., • Remain active, attentive, and productive throughout their shift., • Perform more physically demanding duties when assigned to labor-intensive positions.Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of their assigned position, with or without reasonable accommodation.IMPORTANT: Even positions that may appear primarily administrative or customer-facing, such as front desk or door attendant roles, may involve standing for extended periods, walking throughout a property, lifting moderately heavy items, or assisting with physical tasks when requested by the client.Please do not assume that administrative, front desk, or door attendant positions are exclusively seated positions. Specific physical requirements will be communicated before an assignment is accepted.5. BACKGROUND CHECKS & EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION, • Certain assignments may require a background check depending on the client's requirements and applicable laws., • DBS will always inform applicants before proceeding with an assignment if a background check is required., • For positions requiring a background check, a $30 background screening fee will be deducted from the employee's first paycheck after they have been hired and have actually performed work, subject to applicable law and required written authorization., • Applicants who are not hired or who do not begin working will not be charged a background check fee., • Applicants must provide truthful and accurate information during the hiring and screening process., • Any required background disclosures will be handled in accordance with applicable laws., • Before beginning work, you may be required to complete employment onboarding documents electronically, including through DocuSign or a similar platform., • You must provide acceptable documentation establishing your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by Form I-9.6. WORKPLACE CONDUCT & PROFESSIONALISMAs a DBS employee, you represent our company while working at client locations.You are expected to:, • Arrive clean, well-groomed, and dressed appropriately for the assignment, including any required uniform or personal protective equipment., • Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward customers, supervisors, coworkers, and other personnel., • Remain productive throughout your shift and avoid unnecessary cellphone use, standing around, or neglecting assigned responsibilities., • Follow all applicable safety procedures, workplace policies, and client instructions., • Remain receptive to constructive feedback and make reasonable efforts to improve performance when requested., • Never report to work impaired by alcohol, recreational drugs, or any other substance that affects your ability to work safely., • Avoid reporting to work with strong odors of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances that may violate workplace or client policies., • Follow reasonable instructions provided by authorized client representatives., • Report any workplace concerns, injuries, or incidents to DBS promptly.7. CLIENT ASSIGNMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & MINIMUM HOURS, • All assignments depend on customer demand. Applying does not guarantee employment, a minimum number of weekly hours, or ongoing assignments., • Some assignments may last only one day., • Clients may cancel, shorten, or modify assignments based on operational needs., • DBS will communicate changes as soon as reasonably possible., • Clients may request that an employee be removed from an assignment due to performance, conduct, attendance, or other legitimate workplace concerns., • If a client determines that an employee's work does not meet its expectations, the client may request that the employee be sent home or not return to that assignment., • Employees are expected to cooperate professionally with assignment changes or removals. Any concerns or disagreements should be reported directly to DBS., • If an employee reports to an assignment, begins performing work, and the client ends the shift early solely because the work is no longer needed, DBS generally provides a minimum of four hours of pay for that assignment., • This four-hour minimum does not apply when an employee is sent home before performing any work, unless payment is otherwise required by law., • The four-hour minimum also does not apply when an employee is removed from an assignment due to misconduct, failure to follow instructions, or unsatisfactory performance, except where payment is otherwise required by law., • Employees will always be paid for all hours actually worked in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws., • If a client prohibits an employee from returning to its property, the employee must comply with that restriction. Unauthorized entry may result in legal consequences.8. PAYROLL & UNIFORMS, • Payment methods and schedules will be explained during onboarding or before accepting an assignment., • One-time assignments may be paid by payroll check, while ongoing assignments may be paid by direct deposit., • All payments will be processed in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws., • Certain assignments may require a DBS uniform shirt. Company-provided shirts may be available for purchase at $5 per shirt, subject to applicable wage deduction requirements.9. TEMPORARY & ON-DEMAND EMPLOYMENTPlease understand that these are primarily temporary, on-call positions.DBS does not guarantee a specific number of hours, regular weekly schedules, or continuous employment.Some weeks we may have multiple assignments available, while other weeks we may have very few or none.You may be contacted for a one-day assignment and not receive another opportunity for an extended period.We encourage applicants to understand the nature of temporary work before applying. APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENTBy submitting your application, resume, and contact information, you confirm that: • You have read and understand the job description and expectations listed above., • You understand that DBS may contact you from a 757 area code regarding available temporary assignments, including short-notice opportunities., • You have reliable transportation and understand the importance of punctuality and attendance., • You understand that all positions, including front desk and door attendant assignments, may require standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities, depending on the client's needs., • You understand that job duties, physical requirements, locations, schedules, and pay rates vary by assignment., • You understand that temporary assignments are based on customer demand and that ongoing employment or a guaranteed number of weekly hours are not offered., • You understand that DBS may not contact you immediately after receiving your application, as assignments depend on customer demand., • You understand that certain positions require background checks, that you will be informed beforehand, and that an applicable $30 screening fee may be deducted from your first paycheck after you begin working, subject to applicable law and required authorization., • You understand the company's four-hour minimum payment policy for qualifying assignments that end early after work has begun., • You agree to provide truthful information throughout the application and employment process and to follow applicable company and client policies., • You understand that accepted assignments require reliable attendance, professional behavior, and communication with DBS., • You understand that clients may cancel assignments or request employee replacements based on their operational needs and legitimate workplace concerns.READY TO APPLY? We are looking for dependable individuals who take their work seriously, communicate professionally, and are ready to work when opportunities become available. When submitting your application, please include: • Your updated resume., • Your current phone number and contact information., • Your general availability (days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends)., • The types of positions you are interested in., • Any relevant experience, qualifications, or certifications. Know someone else looking for flexible work? Please share this opportunity with friends, family, or anyone who may be interested! DBS is always looking to expand our pool of reliable candidates to support our clients throughout Hampton Roads. We look forward to hearing from you! #hc268339
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