Maintenance Laborer

Job description :

Easton Housing Authority (EHA) has an opening in our Property Management Department for a Maintenance Laborer . This position will report directly to EHA's Maintenance Supervisor with dotted-line reporting as necessary to the Manager-Property Management. The role of a Maintenance Laborer is to assist in the maintenance, trash, cleaning, repair, and upkeep of buildings, facilities, and equipment. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment. When necessary, they will assist the Maintenance skilled laborer with work orders and inspections.

The selected applicant will be based out of the 221 S. 4th Street location but will travel frequently between EHA's properties in Easton. A valid driver's license is required, and the applicant must live within 25 miles of 221 South 4th Street.

The selected candidate will be comfortable and effective with conversing regularly with public housing residents - and will have the emotional intelligence to do so in a courteous and deescalating manner.

Non- Exempt : $ 38,000-$40,000 See total compensation section below for additional benefits.

No negotiations.

Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Completes work orders accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Cleans, spackles and paints vacant units.
• Perform simple repairs, leaks, lockouts, replacing light fixtures, wall plates, faucet washers, plumbing clogs etc.
• Wash and clean windows and floors.
• Polish, buff, and wax floors and hallways.
• Remove trash from the interior and exterior of the building.
• Maintains the grounds around Authority buildings.
• Assists other employees and, at times, contractors, in making building repairs.
• Seeking assistance from their supervisor when unsure of repair procedure or safety concerns
• Take care of grounds, including grass cutting and snow and ice removal as needed.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of tools and materials used.
• Mandatory emergency calls, other work, and emergencies as deemed necessary by your Supervisor and Senior Manager.
• Report any resident problems to their supervisor.
• Reports all accidents to their supervisor.
• Reports all maintenance issues to their supervisor for work order creation.
• Reports any major building, grounds, unit, or major system maintenance issues to their supervisor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : The Maintenance Laborer has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

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Intellectual Demands : The intellectual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Easton Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences between our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Housing Authority of Easton (EHA-Easton Housing Authority) may obtain a "consumer report" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, driving, driving record history, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and / or mode of living.