MHS Laborer

LABORER - $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS for external new hires!

At Hickam Communities, we turn housing into homes. We recognize that our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace. We value results, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. Come join our team and be part of a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, where we view ourselves as trailblazers as we tackle the challenges ahead.

Our Benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program

Laborers perform maintenance and cleaning functions in the community, including resident homes, community centers or office space, grounds, parks and parking lots. Laborers are generally, entry level positions providing cleaning, groundskeeping, delivery or other non trade specific work around the property. Perform setup and clean-up tasks for various projects. Assist maintenance teams and provide labor support. Responsible for delivering and picking up material and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Property Maintenance:
  • Deliver tools, equipment and parts through property when required.
  • Assist with community event set up and tear down.
  • Debris removal.
  • Perform pressure washing of occupied and vacant homes.
  • Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies
  • and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
  • Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovels concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools.
  • Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall. May be responsible for cleaning or prepping for maintenance or COM work
• General Responsibilities:
  • Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
  • When required, update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed. Work cooperatively and conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times when in contact with consumers, staff, subcontractors, monitors and the general public. Deal with customers and others in a diplomatic and positive manner.
• Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc. May include:
  • Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
  • Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
  • Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
  • Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
  • Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall.
  • Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean up.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner. Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Entry level knowledge of basic maintenance preferred
• Must have a current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy
• Understand, read, write and speak English in order to follow basic instructions, take direction from supervisors, respond to routine questions and communicate effectively with clients, visitors and organization staff