Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role
Palatka Housing Authority is hiring a dependable Maintenance Laborer to get vacant homes clean and ready for new families, fast and to standard, and to keep our communities, grounds, and buildings clean, safe, and presentable. Full-time, hourly, with after-hours and emergency duty as assigned. Reports to the Maintenance Director.

What You'll Do
- Clear out vacant units after move-out: remove trash, bulk items, and abandoned property
- Clean units to make-ready standard: kitchens, appliances inside and out, bathrooms, cabinets, floors, walls, windows, blinds, doors, and fixtures
- Complete the cleaning checklist with before-and-after photos, and sign off only when the unit truly meets standard
- Report every defect you find (missing screen doors, broken drawers, torn blinds) as a work order instead of working around it
- Pick up litter and bulk trash; keep dumpster areas, community buildings, offices, and the shop clean and organized
- Replace light bulbs and blinds, touch up paint, and repair and paint fences and gates
- Move appliances and materials safely and assist technicians and contractors
- Receive, update, and close work orders the same day in our electronic work order system (Upkeep)
- Follow chemical safety labels, wear protective equipment, and follow PHA protocol for sharps, biohazards, and pests
- Help with hurricane preparation and storm recovery

What We Measure
Clean-out and make-ready turnaround, units passing inspection the first time, same-day work order closeout, attendance, and professionalism with residents.

Requirements
- Read and speak English well enough to follow written work orders, checklists, and chemical safety labels, and to communicate clearly with residents and staff
- Use a smartphone or tablet app to receive and close work orders (training provided)
- Reliable attendance; able to work outdoors, after hours, and during emergencies when assigned
- Valid Florida driver's license and insurable driving record
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk most of the shift, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in Florida heat and rain

Preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- 6+ months of custodial, janitorial, apartment make-ready, or property maintenance experience
- Basic hand and power tool skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish

About Us
The Palatka Housing Authority provides safe, affordable, quality housing to the residents of Palatka, FL. Our team works with care, integrity, and accountability, and your work here makes a real difference for families.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available. Public housing residents and low-income individuals are encouraged to apply (Section 3).