Maintenance Laborer

Housing Authority of the City of Easton; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision for employee & 2

Retirement plan 457(b)

Life insurance 1.5x salary

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Easton Housing Authority (EHA) is hiring a Maintenance Laborer in the Property Management Department to assist in upkeep, cleaning, repairs, and managing work orders under supervision. Based at 221 S.

4th Street, Easton, the role requires frequent travel to other EHA properties; a valid driver's license and residence within 25 miles are required. You will work closely with residents ensuring a courteous, de-escalating approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) months related experience and/or training.
• Minimum one (1) year experience and/or training in custodial/laborer maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and residence within 25 miles of 221 S. 4th Street, Easton, PA.
• Ability to communicate with residents in a courteous and de‑escalating manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Clean, spackle and paint vacant units as needed.
• Perform simple repairs (leaks, locks, lighting, plumbing, etc.).
• Wash and clean windows and floors; maintain floors and hallways.
• Remove trash and maintain grounds around buildings.

Skills

Driver's license

Reading and writing

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months related experience or training

1 year custodial/laborer experience

Job description

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 Team Lead 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 de‑escalating 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.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience and/or training, in custodial/laborer maintenance position.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must maintain a current state-issued driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.

Benefits / Total Compensation:

• EHA pays 100% of medical/dental/vision for employee and family members after 30 days of employment.
• EHA contributes an automatic 10% to the employee retirement plan after 90 days of employment.
• All employees are eligible to participate in our 457 (b) pretax and post‑tax retirement plan after 90 days of employment.
• EHA provides 1.5 times of your salary for basic & AD &D life Insurance after 90 days of employment ($100,000 max).
• Six (6) days of vacation at the time of hire + accrual over time.
• Fifteen (15) sick days per year, which accrues monthly, beginning after one full month of employment.

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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to oversee sensitive, confidential information.
• Working with interruptions

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.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, crouch, lean, reach, twist, and other physical movements for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and commonly used software to complete necessary functions assigned.
• Must have finger dexterity, visual acuity, discernment of sounds, color, and texture.
• Must be able to use tools, equipment, machinery, etc.
• Vision - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right, while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:

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

• Working in wet or humid conditions and near moving mechanical parts is occasionally required. There are also some tasks that require working in high, precarious places, and they might be exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold or heat (non-weather related), and the risk of electrical shock are minimal. However, there is no exposure to explosives or radiation, and only some exposure to vibration. Overall. While there are some potentially hazardous conditions, the exposure to these is generally limited.

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. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/ or mode of living.