Groundskeeper​/Laborer - Posted August 07, 2026

Department:
Maintenance Pay Range: 7 / A

Supervisor:
Maintenance Security Coordinator Position Status:
Full-time

General Description:

The Groundskeeper/Laborer receives directions from and reports to the Maintenance Security Coordinator. The incumbent is part of the Maintenance Team and is expected to raise and discuss issues and concerns that arise from his/her work and to propose actions to improve service delivery. The Groundskeeper/Laborer is responsible for unskilled and semi-skilled laborer tasks on rental units and grounds. Cleaning rental/homebuyer managed units.

The incumbent is required to work independently, performing laborer and grounds-keeping tasks. Maintain trees, shrubs, lawns, fences, underground sprinklers, irrigation line construction, sidewalk repair, playground equipment repair, obnoxious plant control, oversize tree replacement, shrub replacement, reseeding grass, and snow removal.

Responsibilities require employee to follow:

• YNHA programs listed “Common Duties,” listed below.
• Department programs listed “Essential Tasks,” listed below.

• Read and comply with all appropriate standards & Procurement Policy, and YNHA policy and procedures, e.g., Personnel Policy Manual, Company Vehicle Policy, Financial Administration Policy and Procedures, Internal Department and Program guidelines, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all YNHA employees or those associated with the Tribe.
• Travel to and from other offices locations.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality standards.

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

• Transports trash and waste to disposable areas.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels and sill.
• Perform moderately heavy labor, lift/carry and climb a ladder.
• Performs regular maintenance of grounds by cleaning up debris, mowing lawns, raking grass, leaves, spraying weeds, trimming shrubs, and trees.
• Keeps Park (s) clean, picking up all trash, in common areas and surrounding units front and back.
• Picks up trash surrounding rental/home buyers’ units, through work order.
• Minor repairs to playground equipment, cyclone fencing and sprinkler. Minor repairs to exterior of units, fencing, exterior hose bibs and reporting neglect.
• Maintains common lawn areas green and common area streets, free of debris & hazards.
• Reports excess trash build-up, inoperable vehicles, parking on yard area, excessive dogs, neglect, damage or abuse to units and common areas. Priority in reporting safety and health hazards to department manager for follow-up.
• Shapes and controls trees and shrubs to desired size by pruning. Operates spraying equipment on a consistent schedule.
• Continually self-educates and familiarizes with season, i.e. all changes in materials, chemicals, tools, procedures, requirements, and regulations.
• Maintains daily logs and prepares written reports in a manner consistent with industry and HUD standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
• Be willing to Train or Cross Train with coworkers for team wide efficiency and growth.
• Installing sprinkler and irrigation systems, repair irrigation line breaks.
• Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.
• Clears snow and ice removal from Buildings and grounds by shoveling, operating snow blower, snow shovel, sidewalks from Office walkways and Park sidewalks.
• Mix Pesticides for sprayer applications for pests, and Herbicides for plant and weed control.
• Additional duties that may be performed:
  This position offers hands-on experience in basic repair work and painting. With the opportunity to learn how to fix minor unit repair/maintenance, maintain equipment, and even contribute to improving the aesthetics of our homes.
• Additional duties that may be performed:
  You’ll collaborate closely with our maintenance team, learning from experienced professionals. Whether it’s…