HOUSING REHAB LABORER

Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Data:

Title:Housing Rehabilitation Laborer

Grade:4Exempt:Non-Exempt:X

Reports to:Construction Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Perform basic energy efficiency and residential renovation projects including general construction, air sealing, insulation, plumbing, basic wiring, HVAC, siding, and roofing.Hours per week 36: Monday - Thursday 7:00am to 4:30pm. Salary $17.24 - $18.24/hourly

Security Clearance:None

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings

• Install hot water tank blankets

• Installation of fiberglass, cellulose, foam and pipe insulation

• Installation of replacement doors and windows

• Install dryer vents

• Taping, molding, to seal holes in existing walls and ceiling

• Install drywall, taping, and mudding

• Small floor area replacement

• Stair treads and handrails as needed

• Remove all types of Siding on a home and replace

• Assist with hot water tank and heating system repair and replacement

• Plumbing repairs

• Basic Wiring repairs – switches, outlets, fixtures

• Use proper work lead smart, lead safe techniques using the HEPA vacuums

• Installation or repair of all types of HVAC Systems

• Caulking and sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations

• Equipment installations of energy saving devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, duct mastic, LED lighting, energy saving shower heads.

• Contribute to inventory control by reporting daily usage of materials

• Any caulking and air sealing as needed of interior and exterior locations

• Assist with daily testing requirements for health and safety or energy efficiency measures

• Maintain a clean work environment

• Marketing, outreach, & recruitment: display promotional materials at on-going projects (with property owner’s permission) & distribute promotional material to neighboring properties

• Promotes agency mission.

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I & II

B. External: Customer

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Attends appropriate in-services/trainings

• Attend all required meetings

• Data collection & reporting as required

• Participation in COI strategic planning & community needs assessment process, (CQI)

• Maintain confidentiality

• Promotes agency mission

• Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Relevant experience in

• Construction, energy efficiency, trades; or relevant vocational training

• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand and sit

• Frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and or move up to 100 pounds

• Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions

• Strong teaming skills

• Continuous professional development expected

Special Requirements, if any:

• Valid Drivers license

• Ability to travel

• Reliable transportation

• Flexibility in work schedule

• Service area cross training

• Must provide own hand tools

• Ability to use a respirator.

• Required to attend Boot Camp Training and receive certification within 1 year and thereafter every 3 years.

• Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification within 1 year.

• Required to receive Lead RRP certification within 1 year and thereafter every 5 years.

• Works compassionately with diverse population.

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.