Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance

Position Summary

This is a non‑exempt position of routine difficulty, responsible for cleaning Authority buildings and grounds and other related duties as assigned. The responsibilities involve upkeep of the developments to assist other Agency staff in effectively managing the developments to provide a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience relating to the duties of the position.

• Responsible for cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing stairways, corridors, lobbies, restrooms, laundry rooms, and elevators as scheduled in buildings to which he/she is assigned. Clean vacant apartments prior to move‑in. Cleaning may include but is not limited to: sweeping/mopping floors, stripping/waxing floors, dusting surfaces, cleaning windows, cleaning appliances/cabinets, cleaning sinks/showers/toilets, etc.
• Conduct regular grounds pick‑up of trash/debris and cleaning of building exteriors, common areas, playgrounds, etc., to maintain curb appeal of Authority property at all times, be aware of the physical conditions of Authority property and immediately report any unsafe conditions (broken steps, broken windows, broken/burned out exterior lights, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks, etc.), responsible for reporting to the supervisor all items in the building which require maintenance repair such as: elevators, doors, windows, railings, etc.
• Make all necessary electric lighting replacements in public areas and clean all tiled areas as required.
• In developments with compactors, be trained in the operation of compactors and will be responsible for the daily operation and cleaning of the compactor area. This may include taking trash containers from the compactor to the dumpster. In low‑rise developments, keep the areas free of debris around trash containers and throughout the development.
• Perform landscaping work as necessary including planting and care of grass, trees, shrubs and other vegetation; trimming bushes/small trees; mulching; removal of brush/debris; occasional mowing/trimming, etc. Excellent customer service skills.
• Follow guidelines for proper storage of chemicals. Mix/dilute chemicals used in lawn and plant maintenance, weed control, etc.
• Complete trash‑outs of vacant units, assist in safely moving and installing appliances, stand and walk for long periods, lift and move over 50 pounds, perform manual labor, outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Operate power tools and equipment safely (floor buffers, power washers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, trimmers, pickup trucks, sprayers, etc.).
• Provide after‑hours/emergency coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Consistently follow safe work procedures.
• Good time management, organizational skills and multi‑tasking abilities, excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Read, comprehend and follow written work instructions, work orders and written instructions for use of equipment and supplies.

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• 401(a) employer contribution equal 12.7% of annual salary

SLHA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Salary: $15.00 per hour