Laborer - Set Out

Lucas Metropolitan Housing•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer (Set-Out) performs a variety of tasks to maintain Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) structures and grounds and help ensure residents have clean, safe, and decent housing. The role supports LMHA’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives. The position is hourly, non-exempt, union, and full-time, and reports to the Laborer Crew Leader. Work includes groundskeeping, janitorial and light building maintenance, painting, moving equipment and materials, unloading trucks, and completing unit set-outs or trash-outs pursuant to court eviction proceedings or as directed. The Laborer receives daily assignments and communicates property needs to the Laborer Crew Leader, reports supply needs, and may assist Maintenance Mechanics. The employee uses a work-order system to record materials, job codes, and labor hours, and maintains tools and equipment in clean and safe operating condition. The position generally works at Authority properties, including outdoors in adverse weather and around chemical compounds and pesticides. Occasional exposure to gas leaks is possible; noise may be loud, and the environment may be more hazardous than a standard office. The role may involve working with contractors and Authority residents. The employee must meet applicable job safety and OSHA/PERRP requirements and maintain required licenses and certifications. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a laborer, custodial, or groundskeeping role; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and basic building and grounds maintenance methods and procedures.
Valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the Authority’s insurance plan.
Ability to operate a truck up to one ton; handheld power tools; pesticide applicator; snow removal and lawn care equipment; floor scrubbers and buffers; carpet-cleaning machines; and vacuums.
Basic computer skills, such as using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn other programs and equipment as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds.
Ability to exchange information in person, in writing, and by telephone.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, fence lines, gutters, and downspouts.
Perform janitorial duties to keep dwelling units, common areas, and public areas clean and safe.
Paint dwellings and other LMHA structures; move equipment and materials; and unload trucks.
Perform lawn and landscaping care, including cutting grass, trimming hedges, watering grass and shrubs, and raking leaves and debris.
Perform unit set-outs or trash-outs pursuant to court eviction proceedings or as directed by the Laborers Crew Leader.
Report to the Laborers Crew Leader each morning to communicate daily needs of assigned properties and receive assignments; report supply needs.
Assist Maintenance Mechanics with assignments as needed.
Perform light building maintenance, including replacing light bulbs and cleaning boiler and trash compactor rooms.
Use the work-order system and properly record materials, job codes, and labor hours.
Clean buildings and recently vacant units, including appliances, offices, common areas, hallways, stairs, restrooms, elevators, laundry centers, and community rooms.
Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and wax floors using appropriate equipment; dust furniture, equipment, ledges, and high-level areas; and wash windows, door panels, sills, and walls.
Empty building trash and garbage containers daily, including garbage chutes where applicable, and replenish restroom supplies as needed.
Perform outdoor cleanup, including sweeping walkways, shoveling snow, spreading salt near entrances, picking up litter and debris, and weeding and watering landscaped areas and plants.
Maintain tools and equipment and ensure they are clean and safe to operate.
Meet job safety requirements and applicable OSHA/PERRP standards, and maintain required licenses and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.