Laborer

WinnCompanies; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a Laborer to join the military housing team at Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, Fort Drum, NY. Primary duties include maintenance and cleaning of rental units, offices, and grounds, plus support for warehouse operations.

You will perform setup/cleanup for various projects and assist maintenance teams. A REAL ID compliant license is required to access the federal facility, with pay at $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• No specific tools required beyond basic maintenance skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers, web-based applications, and mobile devices.
• Ability to read and write in English and follow directions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Entry-level knowledge of basic maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tools, equipment, and parts across the property; assist with events.
• Perform cleaning, painting, and general maintenance of property and grounds.
• Install, connect and service stoves, refrigerators, and other appliances.
• Move materials and equipment using wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Repair and fabricate window/door screens and frames.
• Assist with emergency repairs and on-call service as directed.
• Complete and submit work orders with time, materials, and notes.
• Maintain vehicle and inventory as prescribed.

Skills

Customer service

Driving license

Maintenance basics

English literacy

Organization

Computers/web/mobile

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the opportunity

WinnCompanies is searching for a Laborer to join our military housing team at Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes located in Fort Drum, NY.

In this role, your primary responsibility is to perform maintenance and cleaning functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. You will also support safe operation of warehouse facilities, perform setup and clean-up tasks for various projects, and assist maintenance teams.

The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour. This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver tools, equipment, and parts through the property. Assist with community event set up and tear down.
• Maintain and rehabilitate property. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, relocation of furniture/fixtures, repair or replacement of lights, roofs, heating/air systems, appliances, etc.
• Transport, install, and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings, and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
• Dig/fill and tamp earth excavations; levels grounds using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile, and plywood. Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensures work-site cleanup.
• Respond to service calls to complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements.
• Perform on-call emergency repairs and complete repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Update work order status, including time, materials, and notes.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements:

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Entry-level knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers, web-based applications, and mobile devices.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.