Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms

Palatka Housing Authority is hiring a dependable Maintenance Laborer to get vacant homes clean and ready for new families, fast and to standard, and to keep our communities, grounds, and buildings clean, safe, and presentable. Full-time, hourly, with after-hours and emergency duty as assigned. Reports to the Maintenance Director.

• Clear out vacant units after move-out: remove trash, bulk items, and abandoned property
• Clean units to make-ready standard: kitchens, appliances inside and out, bathrooms, cabinets, floors, walls, windows, blinds, doors, and fixtures
• Complete the cleaning checklist with before-and-after photos, and sign off only when the unit truly meets standard
• Report every defect you find (missing screen doors, broken drawers, torn blinds) as a work order instead of working around it
• Pick up litter and bulk trash; keep dumpster areas, community buildings, offices, and the shop clean and organized
• Replace light bulbs and blinds, touch up paint, and repair and paint fences and gates
• Move appliances and materials safely and assist technicians and contractors
• Receive, update, and close work orders the same day in our electronic work order system (Upkeep)
• Follow chemical safety labels, wear protective equipment, and follow PHA protocol for sharps, biohazards, and pests
• Help with hurricane preparation and storm recovery

Clean-out and make-ready turnaround, units passing inspection the first time, same-day work order closeout, attendance, and professionalism with residents.

• Read and speak English well enough to follow written work orders, checklists, and chemical safety labels, and to communicate clearly with residents and staff
• Use a smartphone or tablet app to receive and close work orders (training provided)
• Reliable attendance; able to work outdoors, after hours, and during emergencies when assigned
• Valid Florida driver's license and insurable driving record
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk most of the shift, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in Florida heat and rain

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ months of custodial, janitorial, apartment make-ready, or property maintenance experience
• Basic hand and power tool skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish

The Palatka Housing Authority provides safe, affordable, quality housing to the residents of Palatka, FL. Our team works with care, integrity, and accountability, and your work here makes a real difference for families.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available. Public housing residents and low-income individuals are encouraged to apply (Section
3).