LABORER

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: Bargaining

Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours, 4 days/week)

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Hourly Rate:

$21.27 - $23.64 (Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement currently in place, at the discretion of the agency and depending on experience and qualifications, newly hired employees are paid up to 90% of the job rate, until completion of one year of employment.)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laborer will be responsible for the maintenance of HACD properties including grounds, interior and exterior of buildings. Primary responsibilities include landscaping and snow removal, garbage and demolition cleanup, vacant unit clean outs, painting, cleaning and janitorial tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with the position.

1. Use and maintenance of non-powered equipment such as shovels, axes, hoes, wheelbarrows, saws, trimmers, and hedge clippers.
2. Use and maintenance of powered grounds care equipment such as tractor mowers, riding mowers, push mowers, edgers, trimmers, vacuums, power washers, blowers, sprayers, spreaders and chain saws.
3. Collection, loading, and disposing of garbage and demolition from properties.
4. Cleanup of graffiti as instructed.
5. Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways, spreading sand and salt. On call after normal hours for inclement weather activities.
6. Landscaping, leaf removal, grass cutting, and other tasks related to beautification of grounds.
7. Performs janitorial and custodial tasks in office space’s and common areas such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and dusting, as assigned.
8. Performs janitorial duties in vacant unit. Cleans entire unit as required, including dusting and washing down waIls, cleaning kitchen appliances (stoves, refrigerators, cabinets) and bathroom fixtures (bathtubs, toilets and sinks), sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors.
9. Removing resident belongings left in vacant units and performing clean-up duties as required to prepare for vacant unit turnover.
10. Assists with pest control activities
11. Assists maintenance staff with securing vacant units.
12. Vacant painting projects as assigned.
13. Remove and install heavy appliances in apartments prior to move-in.
14. Completes daily work logs according to instructions and submit them to Supervisor.
15. Understands and keeps current on HACD policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local codes, rules, and regulations as they pertain to job responsibilities.
16. Participates in administrative activities, such as scheduled staff meetings, report preparation, performance review sessions, informational sessions, etc.
17. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Thorough knowledge of various painting projects and tasks is strongly preferred.
2. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
3. Must have thorough knowledge of the function, operation, care, and maintenance of various types of vehicles and tools used in the building and construction industry.
4. Must be able to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
5. Must be socially adept, with the ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals of varying socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or GED preferred
2. Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
3. Experience related to laborer job description preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear at normal volumes. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to run, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

The Housing Authority of the City of Danbury is also a drug-free workplace.