The Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), a non-profit organization funded primarily by the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is looking for a Roofer Helper to join its team. This is routine manual work usually of a repetitive nature. An employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion. Work involves the use of manual tools on routine tasks and occasionally the use of smaller power operated tools for a limited time; the duties of employees in this class range over a wide variety of city activities, include light and heavy physical labor, indoor and outdoor work, and work in groups or alone depending on the location and nature of the assignment. The employee receives assignments orally and in detail, and work is performed under the close supervision of a foreman. This position begins at the stated starting salary. The salary increases yearly to the top of the pay range based on satisfactory performance. PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including: Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision and dental) Generous retirement plan Life insurance Deferred compensation Paid vacation and sick time ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.