Housing Rehab Laborer

Position Data:

Title: Housing Rehabilitation Laborer

Grade: 4 Exempt: _____ 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

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.