Worker/Laborer

Alpha Project for the Homeless•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Work Programs Manager, the Worker/Laborer is responsible for providing general labor projects that may include, but are not limited to, weed abatement, encampment cleanups, litter control, graffiti control, painting, and other maintenance projects/tasks. The position will provide on-the-job training and must adhere to federal, state, and local safety requirements.

Requirements

Ability to follow policies and procedures established in the Company's Employee Handbook, the Program's PnP, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, COVID-19 PnP, and other relevant communications and training.
Contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating professionally with the community, co-workers, and management.
High School Diploma/GED
A minimum of a combined two (2) years of lived experience and at least one (1) year of manual labor experience.
Ability to communicate in person
Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations
Act as liaison with staff, vendors, and other entities such as the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, and other public and private contractors
Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision
Respect the "Good Neighbor" policy when working in neighborhoods/communities
Adhere to all safety laws and rules, including those set forth by OSHA.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills of any language preferred
Maintain a clean driving record, preferred

Responsibilities

Bag items into trash bags and load into trucks and dumpsters
Cut and rake landscape, climb ladders, pull, and push on even and uneven ground
Operate handheld equipment such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, rakes, hedgers, shovels, and other tools/equipment
Maintain clean tools and equipment as well as an overall safe work environment
Adhere to equipment, tool, and supply inventory requirements
Report concerns, including safety, equipment/tool condition, or other areas of improvement, to their direct Supervisor or Program Manager
Provide general labor projects that may include, but are not limited to, weed abatement, encampment cleanups, litter control, graffiti control, painting, and other maintenance projects/tasks.