MAINTENANCE LABORER

Maintenance Laborer

Everett Housing Authority is offering a $5000.00 hiring incentive at the time of hire for all external candidates. Multiple Maintenance Laborer positions are available. The position assists the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist in performing various maintenance tasks in the repair and maintenance of equipment and buildings.

The following duties are illustrative only (i.e. not all inclusive):

• Works regular and reliable hours on site as required; Attendance must be punctual and consistent; Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work; Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, clients and other contacts; Performs work with objectives based on preventative maintenance, efficiently utilizing resources (which includes but not limited to: time, standardization of materials, coordination of other staff members and vendors); Assists with work orders at the assigned properties; Follows all EHA Safety Policies and Procedures; Follows all EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures; Performs other duties as assigned.
• Physical Maintenance: Under direction of the Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist, assists with unit turns, inspections, preventive maintenance, repair or replacement (from individual components through to entire system) of the following: Appliances, mechanical, electrical, carpentry (including all door hardware), all interior and exterior finishes, building envelope (siding, roofing and glazing), grounds (grounds keeping and masonry), custodial work, equipment and vehicles; Drives to various sites as assigned; Performs chemical, mechanical and thermal pest control; Functions as a team member for annual or preventive maintenance inspections; Is available to volunteer to be on call to respond to after-hour's emergency; Follows all applicable safety procedures, including wearing respirators as necessary; And other physical duties as assigned.
• Reporting and Communications: Ensures consistent and real time updates of Yardi work-orders; Ensures daily communications with supervisor and Senior Maintenance Specialist or Maintenance Specialist.
• Information: Is familiar with power, water and gas turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants of the portfolio; Maintains a personal log of emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire department and supervisor).

Minimum requirements to perform essential functions include:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent;
• One year paid experience in general laborer work.

Required knowledge of/skill in:

• Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools;
• Basic math skills.

Required ability to:

• Follow written and oral directions;
• Get along well with clients, co-workers and the public;
• Speak and understand English;
• Learn mechanical skills;
• Use a PC and an IOS or Windows Tablet.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions include:

• Grasping (Left, Right, Both)
• Bend/Stoop
• Twist
• Reaching above shoulder (LRB)
• Repetitive arm/hand movement (LRB)
• Eye sight and hearing
• Driving equipment and vehicles
• Lifting and Carrying 25# (LRB)
• Pushing and Pulling 25# (LRB)
• Wrist
• Squat/Kneel
• Standing and walking
• Lifting and Carrying 50# (LRB)
• Pushing and Pulling 50# (LRB)
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Working at heights
• Operating foot controls (LRB)
• Keyboarding
• Lifting and Carrying 75# (LRB)
• Pulling and Pushing 75# (LRB)
• Crawling
• Fine finger manipulation (LRB)

Required proficiency in use of: Backhoe, Pipe, Power-tools, Boxes, Hand tools, Plywood, Tractor, Brushes, Hand truck, Pressure washer, Truck Lift Gate, Drain snake, Key machine, Pumps, Van, Drill press, Ladders, Cellphone, Drop cloth, Lumber, Respirator, IOS/Windows Tablet, Drywall, Masking tape, Rollers, PC, Paint, Roofing material, PPE (personal protective equipment)

Licenses and other requirements include:

• Must be personally bondable for insurance purposes;
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and excellent driving record;
• Fair Housing Certification within 6 months of employment.

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

Additional (desirable) qualifications include:

• Paid experience in small motor repair, maintenance and cleaning;
• Prior paid experience doing semi-skilled repairs and maintenance for: Large apartment complex; Housing authority; Other housing agencies

The top candidates will be invited to participate in a selection process which will consist of a written test, practical test and interview. The dates and times are to be determined.