Cornerstone Community Action Agency

Job Description:

Cornerstone Community Action Agency is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) in its dealings with both employees and applicants for employment. As such, CCAA provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law except when such characteristic is a bona fide occupational qualification.

CCAA Vision Statement:

To build thriving and self-sufficient communities by creating equal opportunities for all individuals and families.

CCAA Mission Statement:

A Community in Action, Empowering People, Changing Lives, and Offering Hope to Achieve Self-Sufficiency.

This position assists in the fulfillment of the agency's mission by creating an opportunity to empower people, change lives, and offer hope to achieve self-sufficiency for each individual and family we serve.

SUMMARY:

Assist and support the In-House Foreman with all transactions and other activities/projects within Cornerstone Community Action Agency. Help to ensure compliance with regulations and Cornerstone Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The General Laborer will:

• Follow project instructions from General Contractor or Supervisors.
• Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Follow health and safety regulations while operating equipment.
• Ensure regulated and proper headgear, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and clothing are worn.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safely operate a variety of tools including pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, etc.
• Observe all safety requirements and regulations at all times.
• Provide assistance to General Contractor and other outsource contractors as needed.
• Will minimize waste and maximize efficiency to reduce costs.
• Have ability to establish good working relationships and work harmoniously with others, both as a team and independently.
• Adhere to funding source regulations and guidelines for all the programs provided.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of construction best practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director of Housing and/or Executive Director.
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly.
• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials.

General Responsibilities:

The staff member will:

• Appearance: Ensure personal appearance, personal hygiene, and dress are appropriate for the days activities and comply with dress code.
• Reliability: Ensure he/she can be counted on to carry out assigned responsibilities independently.
• Safety: Safely and properly use, maintain, and operate all equipment for carrying out duties.
• Punctuality: Employee observes regularly scheduled work hours.
• Compliance: Employee follows Agency policies, procedures, and established regulations.

Qualification Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties.
• Moderate travel on a daily basis may be required.
• Must maintain a valid Texas drivers license.

Experience and Education:

Must be 18 years old or older.

High School Diploma, or equivalent educational experien