Buildings and Grounds Worker

Job Description

Job Description

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is seeking to fill the full-time position 40 hour per week of Buildings and Grounds Worker. Employees in this position work independently to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to cleaning, minor repairs and grounds keeping responsibilities.

• Thoroughly cleans vacant apartments, to include cleaning appliances, windows, bathroom and kitchen fixtures; washing windows, sills and walls; stripping and waxing floors, cleaning and shampooing carpets and cleaning any other areas to make apartments ready for rental.
• Maintains neat appearance of general grounds and areas around apartments.
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs, and other more complex repairs when needed and directed.
• Operates snow and lawn equipment to maintain site safety and neatness.
• Accomplishes work in an efficient manner and meets all deadlines.
• Assists with grounds keeping and trash and bulk items removal, when necessary and as directed.