Looking For A Job? This Week’s Openings

We had our weekly visit with Sharon Martin from the Greater New Bedford Career Center. She's on WBSM every Wednesday at 8:38am with the "Hot Jobs Report." Here's the list:

1. Property Manager #4360466 - This is a highly responsible administrative position in which the incumbent performs a wide variety of duties related to the overall and efficient management of public housing developments. The Property Manager is responsible for providing safe and sanitary housing and assuring that residents receive prompt, efficient, courteous, and quality service.
   Possession of a high school diploma is required, as is prior experience in property management. A practical and working knowledge of housing policies, procedures, and regulations and a general knowledge of property maintenance is also required. A bachelor's degree with coursework in social sciences, business administration, and real estate is desirable, as is bilingual ability in Portuguese and/or Spanish. The person selected for this position shall possess a demonstrative ability to listen and communicate with persons from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds and with persons under emotional or physical stress. He or she shall also possess good oral and written communication skills, computer literacy, and an ability to manage, supervise, and evaluate other employees for optimum productivity and efficiency. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license and access to an automobile in good working order are also requirements of the position. The incumbent should be certifiable as a housing manager.
   In accordance with Section 3 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) act of 1968, as amended, opportunity for employment to the greatest extent feasible shall be given to Section 3 eligible residents.
2. Data Specialist-Tenant Selection #4360439 - This is a responsible, full-time staff support position in which the incumbent interviews applicants for public and leased housing programs. He/she also performs a variety of routine clerical work involving data entry and maintenance of applicant files. Interacts with applicants, residents, and the general public on a daily basis.
   Possession of a high school diploma and training in business English, math, and data entry is required as is prior experience and general knowledge of office practices. Prior experience in communicating effectively with others, especially those having social and economic problems and those facing barriers to self-sufficiency, is required. The person selected for this position shall possess superior oral and written communication skills, the ability to organize and manage time and work effectively, computer literacy, and an ability to work well as a staff member within a team setting. The ability to communicate fluently in Spanish is also highly desirable.
   In accordance with Section 3 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) act of 1968, as amended, opportunity for employment to the greatest extent feasible shall be given to Section 3 eligible residents.
   Send resume to be received by 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014
3. Data Specialist-Leased Housing - This is a responsible, full-time staff support position in which the incumbent performs a variety of routine clerical work involving maintenance of resident and landlord files, and daily interaction with residents, landlords, and the general public on a variety of leased housing matters.
   Possession of a high school diploma and training in business English, math is required as is prior experience in and general knowledge of office practices. The person selected for this position shall possess good oral and written communication skills, the ability to organize and manage time and work effectively, computer literacy, and an ability to work well as a staff member within a team setting. The ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred.

   Send resume to be received by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014
   Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
   In accordance with Section 3 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) act of 1968, as amended, opportunity for employment to the greatest extent feasible shall be given to Section 3 eligible residents.

4. Housekeeper I (Per Diem) #4369633 - Previous experience in institutional housekeeping preferred. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to understand written and verbal communication and instructions. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to lift object over 25 pounds and bend repeatedly.
5. Fabric Pattern Cutter #4323974 – Fabric Pattern Cutter needed. Full and Part time hours are available. Experienced preferred. Please apply directly. Must be able to speak and read English.
6. Maintenance Technician #4337763 - Family owned and operated food business since 1976 is seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic and fast-paced company as a Maintenance Technician. A variety of skills will be required including basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. The most successful candidates will be flexible self-starters that can demonstrate good organizational skills and attention to detail in both their handy work and record keeping.
   The position is permanent and full time (may also involve occasional overtime and emergency work) and includes health and retirement benefits.
   Compensation is competitive based upon experience and willing to train right candidate.
7. Concrete Laborer #4374557 - Concrete Laborer/Worker needed. Experience in flat work - sidewalks, slab required. Must dependable and a hard worker.

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