Maintenance Laborer

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of janitorial and groundskeeping tasks to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the BHA buildings and grounds. The incumbent performs tasks related to grounds, janitorial, equipment delivery, and vacancy trash outs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that each resident receives clean, safe and decent housing. All activities support the Biloxi Housing Authority (BHA) mission, goals, and objectives.

The following is a representative listing of the key duties and responsibilities of this position. The duties below may not include all work requirements, and additional tasks may be assigned. Employees may be required to work in other areas of the housing authority to balance workload, cover absences, or meet business needs.

• Maintains BHA grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, and fence lines, including removing and disposing of debris, trash, and furniture; cleaning roofs, gutters and ditches; installation; replacing and repairing clothesline poles and wash lines; installing or repairing steps, sidewalks, fences and other non-dwelling equipment; patching potholes; fills in holes throughout property grounds as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned tools and equipment including equipment trailers.
• Cleans up trash throughout properties, including dumpster areas, trash chutes and trash rooms, bushes, and surrounding units.
• Performs lawn and landscaping care including but not limited to cutting grass, trimming hedges, watering grass and shrubs, and raking.
• Pressure washes buildings, sidewalks, drives, and other areas.
• Removes algae and mildew from buildings and structures using appropriate cleaning supplies and methods.
• Maintains playground areas by raking mulch and removing rocks, glass, sticks, and other debris to maintain a clean, level, and safe play area.
• Maintains communication regarding maintenance issues with customers and BHA personnel; reports problems regarding unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor.
• Completes all assigned work in a timely manner. Documents work orders with details and any required photos and notes as specified in the work order system for each task completed.
• Assists vacancy crews by removing carpet, trash, furniture, and other items from vacated units.
• Removes, stores, transfers and discards abandoned tenant belongings from vacated apartments.
• Assists the Warehouse Clerk with deliveries of appliances, parts, and other equipment to the sites.
• Maintains all signage and posts; replaces signs and posts as needed on all sites; installs signs including, but not limited to, handicap parking, parking lot, and directional signs, office signs, and apartment addresses.
• Runs specialty equipment to grind sidewalks.
• Uses brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment to apply required coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling boards, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
• With prior supervisory notice and approval, may work emergency and after business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED or trade or vocational school certification and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a maintenance or grounds keeping role; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the BHA, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.