Project Crew Laborer

Description

Our Project Crew Laborer position provides an opportunity to work in a mission driven organization where your continuous work efforts are contributing to the greater good of the community. In this position, an individual will use their knowledge of construction and property rehab to keep HOSWWA properties in good condition and ensure that our clients have a good place to live and grow.

At Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) we work closely with local government and community partners throughout Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific counties to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and to help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents within our service area. The Project Crew Laborer provides service to the agency by performing journey-level rehabilitation and construction project activities at HOSWWA-owned and managed properties. Work may be performed anywhere within the HOSWWA service area.

Your skills and experience will support our mission as you:

• Provide journey level skills and assist other members of the crew in completing rehabilitation and construction projects.
• Operate hand tools and power tools to complete jobs and other tasks as assigned by Facilities Manager.
• Maintain compliance with onsite safety program.
• Maintain and submit required paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay and Benefits

• The starting pay range is $26.83 - $28.46 /hour. The full pay range is $26.83 - $32.04 /hour. Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. The final candidate for this position will be paid within the starting range.
• HOSWWA offers employees and their eligible family members the option to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and/or supplemental life insurance. Employees are also covered by Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• All HOSWWA employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Employees may also contribute funds to Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a 457(b) supplemental retirement savings plan run by the DRS.
• Employees receive 14 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave accrual at a rate of 8 hours per month, and, following 90 days’ orientation, paid annual leave starting at 40 hours per year.
• Other benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Preference for 6 months to 1 year experience in labor intensive job duties.
• Familiarity with basic common carpentry tasks and with the tools of the trades.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work.
• Ability to organize time to ensure attention to special projects and day-to-day responsibilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle Operators License with fully insurable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

For more information on Housing Opportunities of SW Washington, please visit our website at www.hoswwa.org. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

All qualified applicants are welcome without regard to gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or cultural identity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.83 - $32.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person