Maintenance Labor

Maintenance Laborer

People Ready of Gulfport, MS is now hiring Maintenance Laborers in Biloxi, MS!

As a People Ready associate you'll benefit from:

• Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area

• Great benefit package options

• Get matched to jobs quickly.

• Competitive pay and steady schedule

• The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, Job Stack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $13 - $13 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Maintenance Laborer:

• Maintain BHA grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, fence lines, roofs, gutters, and drainage ditches by removing debris, trash, and unwanted materials

• Install, repair, and replace clothesline poles, wash lines, steps, sidewalks, fences, and other exterior property features

• Repair potholes and fill ground depressions to maintain safe property conditions

• Maintain and care for assigned tools, equipment, and equipment trailers

• Collect and dispose of trash throughout properties, including dumpster areas, trash chutes, trash rooms, landscaping areas, and around residential units

• Perform lawn care and landscaping duties, including mowing grass, trimming hedges, watering lawns and shrubs, and raking leaves and debris

• Pressure wash buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and other exterior surfaces

• Remove algae, mildew, and other buildup from buildings and structures using proper cleaning methods and materials

• Maintain playground areas by raking mulch and removing rocks, glass, sticks, and other hazards to ensure a safe environment

• Communicate maintenance concerns with residents and BHA personnel and report unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisors

• Complete assigned work orders within established timelines and accurately document work performed, including photos, descriptions, and materials used

• Assist vacancy crews with unit cleanouts by removing carpet, furniture, trash, and other abandoned items

• Remove, store, transfer, and properly dispose of abandoned tenant belongings from vacated apartments

• Assist with deliveries of appliances, parts, tools, and equipment as directed by the Inventory Control Specialist or Maintenance Supervisor

• Maintain, repair, and install property signage, including parking, directional, office, accessibility, and address signs

• Operate specialized equipment used for sidewalk grinding and surface maintenance

• Apply paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, and other protective or decorative coatings to various interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment

• Respond to emergency, after‑hours, or special maintenance assignments when approved by management

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with People Ready

• Skilled in the proper use, care, and maintenance of light motorized equipment, hand tools, and basic power tools

• Knowledge of general repair and preventive maintenance practices with the ability to effectively apply those techniques in daily work

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, housing management software, tablets, and smartphones

• Ability to accurately distinguish colors, shades, textures, depth, and other visual indicators required for maintenance and repair tasks

• Ability to read and understand work orders, assignments, and instructions provided in writing or verbally in English

• Ability to read and interpret directions, safety warnings, service manuals, policies, and procedure manuals in English

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete required paperwork and properly document and close work orders

• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate multiple responsibilities, and manage competing assignments effectively

• Ability to work…