Worker/Laborer - Alpha Project for the Homeless

POSITION TITLE: Worker/Laborer (May be assigned to Landfill, Maintenance, TBS, or other work crews)

DEPARTMENT: Work Programs

REPORTS TO: Work Programs Manager

FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums

PAY RANGE: $19.00 hourly, commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Work Programs Manager, the Worker/Laborer is responsible for providing general labor projects that may include, but are not limited to, weed abatement, encampment cleanups, litter control, graffiti control, painting, and other maintenance projects/tasks. The position will provide on-the-job training and must adhere to federal, state, and local safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance & Custodial

• Bag items into trash bags and load into trucks and dumpsters;
• Cut and rake landscape, climb ladders, pull, and push on even and uneven ground;
• Operate handheld equipment such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, rakes, hedgers, shovels, and other tools/equipment;
• Maintain clean tools and equipment as well as an overall safe work environment;
• Adhere to equipment, tool, and supply inventory requirements; and
• If appropriate, report concerns, including safety, equipment/tool condition, or other areas of improvement, to their direct Supervisor or Program Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands/conditions described below represent those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting and dragging (up to 50 lbs.), and stooping;
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels;
• Exposure to elements;
• Possible contact with animals/pets; and
• Potential for exposure to bodily fluids, needles, and other materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures established in the Company's Employee Handbook, the Program's PnP, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, COVID-19 PnP, and other relevant communications and training.

Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating professionally with the community, co-workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a combined two (2) years of lived experience and at least one (1) year of manual labor experience.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Ability to communicate in person;
• Bilingual skills of any language preferred;
• Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations required;
• Act as liaison with staff, vendors, and other entities such as the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, and other public and private contractors;
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision required;
• Maintain a clean driving record, preferred;
• Respect the "Good Neighbor" policy when working in neighborhoods/communities and
• Adhere to all safety laws and rules, including those set forth by OSHA.

Alpha Project for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.