Laborer​/Janitor

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of general maintenance functions with minimal supervision. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in janitorial duties, general maintenance and repair, and grounds keeping.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District's ("HABD") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

• Performs custodial tasks at assigned locations, including but not limited to cleaning floors, restrooms, trash cans, halls, stairways, hallways, and kitchens.
• Assists in preparing vacant units, including but not limited to: cutting keys, cleaning office buildings, bathrooms, hallways, polish floors, wash walls, and disposing of trash; provides treatment for insect and rodent control.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties, including but not limited to: ensuring walkways and entryways are clear of dirt and snow; maintains grounds by routinely picking up litter, raking leaves, and removing trash; operates and maintains watering systems; waters grass and plants in landscaped areas.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and wet mops all assigned areas, including, but not limited to: stairways, halls, laundry centers, building entrances, and common areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance, including but not limited to: replacing light bulbs, cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace/air‑conditioner filters.
• Cleans and maintains several rooms and machinery (e.g., pictures, air filters, soap dispensers, and furniture).
• Keeps an inventory of all janitorial supplies and equipment belonging to the property.
• Visually inspects assigned work areas, eliminates any obstacles to free passage and makes certain that adequate lighting is provided at all times.
• Assists with water extraction as a result of flooding.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

• Job Knowledge: Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively. Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of HABD. Uses appropriate judgment & decision‑making in accordance with level of responsibility.
• Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes work colleagues as customers.
• Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to and conveys understanding of the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.
• Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.
• Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; does fair share of work.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Knowledge of HUD, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as HABD policies and procedures related to the position.
• Knowledge of general housekeeping procedures and techniques; knowledge of common household cleaners and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to clean appliances, floors, and other…