Maintenance Labor

Job Description

Maintenance Laborer

PeopleReady of Gulfport, MS is now hiring Maintenance Laborers in Biloxi, MS! 

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area
• Great benefit package options
• Get matched to jobs quickly.
• Competitive pay and steady schedule
• The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

What you'll be doing as a Maintenance Laborer:

• Maintain BHA grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, fence lines, roofs, gutters, and drainage ditches by removing debris, trash, and unwanted materials
• Install, repair, and replace clothesline poles, wash lines, steps, sidewalks, fences, and other exterior property features
• Repair potholes and fill ground depressions to maintain safe property conditions
• Maintain and care for assigned tools, equipment, and equipment trailers
• Collect and dispose of trash throughout properties, including dumpster areas, trash chutes, trash rooms, landscaping areas, and around residential units
• Perform lawn care and landscaping duties, including mowing grass, trimming hedges, watering lawns and shrubs, and raking leaves and debris
• Pressure wash buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and other exterior surfaces
• Remove algae, mildew, and other buildup from buildings and structures using proper cleaning methods and materials
• Maintain playground areas by raking mulch and removing rocks, glass, sticks, and other hazards to ensure a safe environment
• Communicate maintenance concerns with residents and BHA personnel and report unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisors
• Complete assigned work orders within established timelines and accurately document work performed, including photos, descriptions, and materials used
• Assist vacancy crews with unit cleanouts by removing carpet, furniture, trash, and other abandoned items
• Remove, store, transfer, and properly dispose of abandoned tenant belongings from vacated apartments
• Assist with deliveries of appliances, parts, tools, and equipment as directed by the Inventory Control Specialist or Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintain, repair, and install property signage, including parking, directional, office, accessibility, and address signs
• Operate specialized equipment used for sidewalk grinding and surface maintenance
• Apply paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, and other protective or decorative coatings to various interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment
• Respond to emergency, after-hours, or special maintenance assignments when approved by management

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
• Skilled in the proper use, care, and maintenance of light motorized equipment, hand tools, and basic power tools
• Knowledge of general repair and preventive maintenance practices with the ability to effectively apply those techniques in daily work
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, housing management software, tablets, and smartphones
• Ability to accurately distinguish colors, shades, textures, depth, and other visual indicators required for maintenance and repair tasks
• Ability to read and understand work orders, assignments, and instructions provided in writing or verbally in English
• Ability to read and interpret directions, safety warnings, service manuals, policies, and procedure manuals in English
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete required paperwork and properly document and close work orders
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate multiple responsibilities, and manage competing assignments effectively
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Commitment to following safety procedures, policies, and maintenance best practices

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Please contact our Gulfport, MS branch for more information

Branch #: 1311

Address: 10585 Three Rivers Road, B-3, Gulfport,MS, 39503

Email Address: 1311-br@PeopleReady.com

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.  

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. 

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. 

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