Casual Laborer

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the performance of unskilled tasks such as cleaning apartments and offices and maintaining Authority grounds. The Laborer Casual will provide related alterations and maintenance for buildings and assist in the preparation of work to be performed by various trades. By LIUNA contract agreement with the CHA, employment will not exceed 16 consecutive weeks.

All activities must support the Cambridge Housing Authority’s ("CHA" or "Authority") strategic goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish the goals of the Operations department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma, GED, or possession of a vocational technical certification beyond high school and experience in a related area. Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Building Code is preferred. Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and be insurable under CHA policies. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should general knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, heating, painting, and masonry and be able to successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and devices. Must have the ability to learn other devices as required by assigned tasks.

The below statements describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with tasks associated with vacant apartments in preparation for occupancy
• Cleans basements, offices, stairwells, hallways, walls, windows, woodwork, and lavatories; mops, polishes, and maintains floors in all locations
• Operates self-propelled power equipment, including buffers, vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, waxers, and polishers
• Maintains grounds by cutting and raking grass; reseeding lawns; pruning shrubs and trees; spraying insecticide and herbicide with valid Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Clears and shovels ice and snow
• Gathers trash and rubbish from properties and offices
• Assists with the preparation of work performed by various trades
• Performs other related duties as assigned

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Behavioral Competencies

• Commitment:
  Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Customer Service:
  Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; recognizes working colleagues as customers.
• Effective Communication:
  Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.
• Responsiveness and Accountability:
  Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one s own work; does fair share of work.
• Teamwork:
  Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others  views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone s efforts to succeed.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements and activities as they apply to…