Hourly Wage for General Worker Salary in the United States

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How much does a General Worker make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a General Worker in the United States is $17 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $15 and $20. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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General Maintenance Worker (Facilities Maintenance) - Anchorage, AK

Northern Management Services, Inc. - Anchorage , AK

General Maintenance Worker - Anchorage, AK Federal O&M Contractor seeking full-time Gen Mtnc Worker for Facilities Maintenance within US Courthouse and Federal Building. Must have 3 yrs recent exp ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

General Maintenance Worker (DHS CBP BPAM)

Integriward LLC - Murrieta , CA

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing all types of building maintenance, construction and repair tasks that require knowledge and application of a variety of trade practices ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago

General Foundry Worker

Miller Castings INC - Whittier , CA

Genera Position Summary The Foundry Worker will play a vital role in the casting process, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment, the preparation and monitoring of molds, and the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 58 days ago

General Maintenance Worker

Aloha Hospitality Professionals - Honolulu , HI

General Maintenance Person Are you skilled in maintenance tasks and enjoy keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a General Maintenance Person for our apartment building located in ...

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Entry Level Aerospace Manufacturing Worker

Danner Corporation - Auburn , WA

REPORTS TO The General Manufacturing Worker directly reports to the Senior Production Supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION Education, Training, and/or Experience * U.S. Citizen or ...

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Community Health Worker

COPE Health Solutions - Los Angeles , CA

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their families to ... general support and encouragement. * Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing ...

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What does a General Worker do?

Common responsibilities of a General Worker

Performs routine maintenance and cleaning for the grounds, facility, and equipment following all safety procedures and precautions.

December 04, 2022

Complete defined packaging schedule as assigned by supervisor or manager.

January 22, 2023

Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.

March 16, 2023

Requires knowledge of building maintenance to include minor electrical repair, plumbing and routine preventative care of heating and air conditioning systems.

April 03, 2023

Maintains a good relationship with co-workers promoting a healthy, pleasant work environment, and works well with others to accomplish a task.

April 07, 2023

Report to manager regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress.

May 07, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of General Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for General Worker ranges from $15 to $20 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $15 to $20 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $18.

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