General Laborer

Maintenance Laborer

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

This position is: FULL TIME UNION

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

SUPERVISES: None

SCOPE OF WORK:

This position is a team member performing primarily unskilled tasks related to building and grounds maintenance. Performs both heavy and normal manual labor in connection with the maintenance and upkeep of building and grounds. Work involves performing various skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of equipment and buildings. Work involves responsibility in many areas, with working conditions and the degree of supervision exercised differing according to the location and nature of assignments. It is the intent that those in this position will at times under the supervision of those in higher classifications perform duties of higher classifications.This is intended to train those in this position so that when opportunities arise they will have the required capabilities to advance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (OVER 70% OF THE TIME):

· Perform all aspects of exterior grounds maintenance. Including but not limited to: trash removal, grass cutting, weed cutting, hedge trimming, planting, mulching, shoveling, sweeping, and snow removal.

· Perform all aspects of interior cleaning. Including but not limited to: cleaning floors, windows walls, etc., interior trash removal including operating trash compactors.

· Clean vacant units. Including but not limited to the removal of trash, cleaning floors, windows, appliances, fixtures and other items as required.

· Perform any and all tasks related to snow removal. Including operating snow blowers, snow plows, hand shovels applying sand and salt, and ice chopping.

· Act as team member in assisting Maintenance Mechanics, Senior Maintenance Aides and Maintenance aides in all duties as required.

· Perform repairs, preventative maintenance and adjustments to all grounds keeping and snow removal equipment.

· Perform minor repairs, preventative maintenance and adjustments to all East Hartford Housing Authority owned vehicles.

· Perform any and all tasks relating to grounds keeping including but not limited to: grass cutting with riding and push mowers, edge trimming with weed whackers, hedge trimming with power and/or manual trimmers, raking, shoveling and use of other general hand tools.

· Estimate labor and material requirements for assigned tasks.

· Prepare requisition for supplies and material needed.

· Drive to various sites.

· Follow all applicable safety procedures.

· Perform masonry and concrete work in connection with sidewalks, curbs and gutters, also on buildings and foundations

· Assist in training newly hired Laborers.

· Assist in resident training programs when developed.

· May perform any task or duty of a subordinate level.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (OCCASIONAL):

· Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

· 2 years experience in performing increasingly responsible Laborer’s duties.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be personally bondable for insurance purposes.

· Valid Connecticut StateDriver's license and good driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL IN:

· Basic math skills

· Considerable ability to understand oral and written instructions and communications.

· Work cooperatively with other team members

· Interact professionally and courteously with employees, vendors and residents

· Understand, follow and give oral and written instructions in English

· Make decisions without supervision

· Provide leadership to subordinate employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Constant (over 70% of the time)

· Repetitive arm/hand movement

· Eyesight and hearing

· Bending and twisting at waist

· Kneeling and squatting

· Reaching above shoulder

· Lifting and carrying 50 pounds

· Driving

Frequent (30-70% of the time)

· Carrying 75 pounds

· Climbing ladders

· Bending and twisting at waist

· Kneeling and squatting

· Reaching above shoulder

· Standing and walking

Occasional (10-30% of the time)

· Sitting

· Lifting up to 100 pounds

· Pushing and pulling

· Crawling

· Climbing stairs

REQUIRED PROFICIENCY IN USE OF:

Caulking Windows Floor Buffer

Commodes Doors

Drywall Nextel communication device Pick-up truck

Dump truck FAX Hand tools

Hand truck Ladders Locks

2 way Radio Plywood Pressure Washer

Saws (table/band/chop) Tractor Weed Whacker

Chain Saw Van Hedge Trimmer

Snow Blower Snow Plow

And any other tool required in the performance of the job function

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position is required to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and is subject to heavy and strenuous work. May encounter undesirable pests.

1. :

a. Ability to work in a public housing and construction environments (bathrooms, boiler rooms, elevators and close areas) in all weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, dry, and wet).

b. Ability to work in environment with conditions, which may include: fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, dust, grass, weeds and pollen as well as decibels in the range of 30-65.

c. Ability to work in hazardous and adverse conditions, such as: sleet, snow, dust and dirt, as well as cramped quarters and high places.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED):

2. :

a. Strength: ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

b. Ability to work heights on ladders, staging and scaffolding.

c. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object.

d. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stretch to perform job duties.

e. Work involves sitting, walking, standing, lifting, kneeling, crawling and driving for extended periods of time.

3.

a. Ability to work a minimum 40-hour week, work schedule may require more than 40

b. Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekend days and holidays to accommodate on call and emergency duties.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Working knowledge of energy conservation.

2. Ability to move about and function effectively in areas likely to contain obstacles and other potential hazards likely to impede normal freedom of movement.

3. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated.

4. Ability to relate to and interact with elderly and family residents in low and moderate income housing settings.

5. Sensitivity to the needs of persons of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds is essential.

6. Ability to be flexible and perform work under time pressure.

7. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.

8. Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.

9. Considerable knowledge of records management procedures necessary to assemble and maintain required information.

10. Understanding of and ability to use the tools, materials and technical terminology commonly associated with building maintenance.

11. Knowledge of occupational safety precautions, hazards and OSHA requirements pertaining to maintenance operations.

12. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with associates and representatives of other governmental and private agencies.

APTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

A. COGNITIVE:

1. :

a. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking, to define problems.

b. Ability to collect data.

c. Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

d. Ability to deal with several concrete/abstract variables or unknowns simultaneously.

e. Ability to solve practical problems.

f. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagrammatic or schedule form.

APTITUDE REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

2. :

a. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

b. Ability to record and deliver information.

c. Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate.

d. Ability to draft work related documents.

e. Ability to converse with disgruntled residents and the general public.

f. Ability to understand safety rules, warnings and instructions in the use and maintenance of properties and equipment.

g. Ability to explain complex procedures to others.

h. Ability to follow verbal and written orders, directions or instructions.

3. :

a. Ability to deal with a system of real numbers.

b. Ability to use practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions..

4.

a. Ability to complete forms; record and locate data accurately.

B. MANUAL

1.

a. Ability to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily routine.

2.

a. Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment.

3.

a. Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate above equipment.

C. VISUAL

1.

a. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

2.

a. Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.

3.

a. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

NOTE: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.31 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid CT Driver's License?
• Have you done snow removal and if so, what equipment have you used?
• Are you available to work overtime when needed?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Hartford, CT (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21