Laborer (Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes)

WinnCompanies is searching for a Temporary Laborer to join our military housing team at Fort Drum, NY. 

In this role, your primary responsibility is to perform maintenance and cleaning functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. You will also support safe operation of warehouse facilities, perform setup and clean-up tasks for various projects, and assist maintenance teams. 

The pay rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Additionally, this is a seasonal position with an expected end date of January 31st, 2027, subject to change based on business needs.

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver tools, equipment, and parts through the property. Assist with community event set up and tear down. 
• Maintain and rehabilitate property. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, relocation of furniture/fixtures, repair or replacement of lights, roofs, heating/air systems, appliances, etc. 
• 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; levels 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. Ensures work-site cleanup. 
• Respond to service calls to complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements. 
• Perform on-call emergency repairs and complete repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives. 
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Update work order status, including time, materials, and notes. 
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed. 

Requirements: 

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience. 
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy. 
• Entry-level knowledge of basic maintenance.  
• Solid customer service skills. 
• Basic familiarity with computers, web-based applications, and mobile devices. 
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work. 
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  

About Us

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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