Laborer

Description

Job Title: Laborer

Reports to: Property Manager

Employee Status: Hourly – non-exempt

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of laborer, porter, groundskeeping, custodial, and basic building-maintenance duties to support the safety, cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) and Sarasota Housing Funding Corporation (SHFC) properties. Primary responsibilities include daily trash and litter collection, disposal of bulk items, cleaning of common areas, unit trash-outs, and routine grounds care.

The position also performs light maintenance duties, such as replacing light bulbs, setting up rooms, and completing related tasks. Under close supervision, the employee may assist qualified maintenance staff with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, preventive-maintenance, and unit-turn tasks.

Requirements

Education/Certification Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The employee must be able to read, understand, and follow job-related instructions, safety information, labels, and work orders in English.

Experience Requirements:

At least six months of experience in building maintenance, custodial work, porter services, groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license, be able to safely operate a pickup truck , van or dump truck, and be eligible for coverage under the Authority’s fleet automobile insurance. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, read, write, and speak English, and successfully complete background check.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Ability and willingness to learn and follow Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
2. Ability to learn the physical layout, access points, and service areas of assigned properties.
3. Basic knowledge of custodial, porter, groundskeeping, and general building-maintenance practices, tools, materials, and equipment, or the ability to acquire such knowledge through training.
4. Ability to safely use cleaning products and equipment in accordance with labels, instructions, and applicable safety procedures.
5. Basic familiarity with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and preventive-maintenance tasks, or the willingness to learn under supervision.
6. Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including hazard recognition, accident prevention, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, residents, contractors, and members of the public.
8. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
9. Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools, and grounds-maintenance equipment after receiving appropriate training.

Duties/Responsibilities of Position:

A. Perform and assist with general building-maintenance tasks

1. Replace HVAC filters and light bulbs as assigned.
2. Assist qualified staff with minor electrical work, such as replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, and fans, as permitted and directed.
3. Assist with routine plumbing tasks, such as clearing stoppages and repairing or replacing faucets, toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, and bath accessories.
4. Perform or assist with surface preparation, touch-up work, and other painting tasks.
5. Complete assigned routine and preventive-maintenance tasks.
6. Receive, review, and complete work orders and related written instructions.
7. Assist with inspections of units, buildings, and common areas to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
8. Prepare units for occupancy by removing trash and debris and cleaning in accordance with established standards and procedures.
9. Maintain accurate inventories of tools, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials.

B. Perform porter, custodial, and grounds-maintenance tasks

1. Collect litter, trash, and debris daily from grounds, walkways, parking areas, building entrances, breezeways, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, community rooms, and other common areas.
2. Empty exterior and common-area trash receptacles; replace liners; clean receptacles as needed; and transport bagged waste to designated dumpsters or collection points.
3. Collect, move, and properly dispose of bulk items, abandoned property, yard waste, and other debris in accordance with SHA procedures and applicable disposal requirements.
4. Perform unit trash-outs by removing furniture, household goods, appliances, refuse, and debris as directed, and leave the unit ready for cleaning or maintenance work.
5. Perform porter and custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping surfaces, cleaning glass and doors, spot-cleaning walls, and cleaning restrooms and common areas.
6. Perform routine groundskeeping, including mowing, edging, blowing, raking, bagging leaves, pulling weeds, trimming light vegetation, removing dead limbs and vegetation, and keeping landscaped areas neat.
7. Clean sidewalks, curbs, dumpster enclosures, patios, playground areas, and other exterior spaces, including pressure-washing building exteriors and paved surfaces as assigned.
8. Set up rooms for meetings and events, move tables and chairs safely, and restore spaces after use.
9. Inspect hallways, grounds, and common areas; remove obstructions; report hazards, vandalism, pest activity, illegal dumping, damaged property, and inadequate lighting to the supervisor.
10. Paint and make minor repairs to exterior fences, benches, grills, signs, and similar site features as assigned.
11. Maintain assigned tools and equipment in safe working condition and keep storage, shop, and service areas orderly.
12. Participate in required maintenance, safety, chemical-handling, and equipment training.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Demands/Environment:

Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and use of a step ladder while performing custodial, groundskeeping, and maintenance duties. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, rain, humidity, dust, noise, cleaning products, and other conditions normally associated with property maintenance. The employee must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and use required personal protective equipment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It identifies the primary responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may not perform every duty listed and may be assigned other job-related duties and responsibilities consistent with operational needs