Maintenance Laborer (ECS)

Posting number: 100770-260709

Department: Engineering & Const Svcs

Job classification: Maintenance Laborer (ECS)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Construction Trades

Summary

Under close supervision of the Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Senior Maintenance Technician, the Maintenance Laborer assists in maintaining the physical condition of all residential units, grounds, and properties associated with, and managed by the ECS Residential Services Division. Utilizes working knowledge and experience in all of the construction trades to handle basic residential maintenance repairs and issues. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Distinguishing Features:  The Maintenance Laborer is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician level and above by a more basic level of expertise and experience required.  The Maintenance Laborers perform more routine tasks and entry-level tasks while only assisting with more complex and in-depth electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) duties performed by the higher level maintenance workers.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of duties

1. Exterior Maintenance:  Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work, including but not limited to the following:

• General grounds keeping activities, including picking up trash and brush, watering lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, and setting up for special events. 
• Maintains and repairs equipment after each use to make ready for the next job. Reports damages or equipment rendered unusable to the supervisor/manager.       
• Maintaining grounds by removal of trash & debris, cutting weeds, and weed chemical spraying.
• Worksite clean-up which includes, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, buffing, removal of trash & debris, cleaning windows, countertops, & cabinets, etc.
• Performing all paint preparation and application to interior and exterior surfaces affected by vandalism.
• Repairing drip irrigation lines and systems.
• Weed abatement and removal
• Clean up and removal of landscape debris
• Vegetation maintenance including tree trimming and removal, as required
• Routine maintenance of hardscape features and property monuments
• Maintains clean work areas and hauls trash from project to landfill for disposal

2. General Maintenance:  Performs residential repair, installation, and tasks including, but not limited to the following:

• Performing minor plumbing repairs as assigned.
• Maintaining grounds by removal of trash & debris, cutting weeds, and weed chemical spraying.
• Home and shop clean-up which includes, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, buffing, removal of trash & debris, cleaning windows, countertops, & cabinets, etc.
• Performing all paint preparation and application to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Making basic drywall repairs and window blind installation.
• Cutting plywood to cover windows and secures windows with plywood.
• Assisting with electrical, carpentry, roofing, and other tasks as assigned.
• Assisting with move-in, move-out, and property site visit inspections as assigned.

3. Work Order Request:  Completes daily work order requests from existing residents as assigned.

• Performs on-call emergency services for after hour coverage as assigned.

4. Home Occupancy Preparation:  Assists with vacant home renovation tasks as assigned.

5. Preventative Maintenance:  Assists in performing preventative and routine corrective maintenance as assigned.

6. Operations: Adheres to all Department, Division, and Community policies, practices, procedures and Division guidelines pertaining to Residential maintenance.

• Adheres to all OSHA safety laws and standards.  Demonstrates full responsibility concerning accident prevention including immediately reporting any safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public, at all times.  Assists other staff members as needed/assigned.
• Attends and participates in training programs as requested.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed.
• Attends and assists in setting up for resident functions and act