Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Housing Authority of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

10d•$30,800 - $36,900•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Grounds Maintenance Specialist assists with ensuring HANO’s properties are clean and safe for residents. The Ground Maintenance Specialist responsibilities include maintaining the professional appearance of the grounds, removal of debris, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Working knowledge of general grounds maintenance practices.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain a Class D endorsement.
Must meet the requirements to be an authorized driver of HANO’s fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

Performs lawn and landscaping care including mowing, trimming hedges, weeding, edging, and raking and disposing of leaves.
Performs grounds maintenance using a variety of gas-powered tools, including trimmer/weed eaters, chain saws, straight shaft edgers, and other equipment as required.
Performs grounds maintenance with a variety of equipment including self-propelled mowers, sit-down and stand-up riding mowers, tractors, and bush hogs.
Maintains grounds, parking areas, and sidewalks by removing and disposing of trash and debris ensuring the areas are clean and safe.
Maintains the lot, remove tires and debris disposal, securing of structures, grading, moving/hauling heavy items, repairing fencing and structures, and maintaining the interior and exterior of HANO’s Central Maintenance Division warehouse (CMD).
Assists with unit set out and trash outs of court eviction proceedings or as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assists Maintenance Mechanics with completion of work orders and make ready duties as needed.
Performs light building maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, changing smoke detectors, replacing doorknobs, and painting.
Performs general cleaning duties as part of a daily routine to all common and public areas, including the community room, lobbies, and hallways.
Assist in the preparation of vacant units, including cleaning the unit and appliances and the removal of trash.
Empties trash and garbage containers throughout the building and the property daily.
Responsible for ensuring items outside the dumpster are placed in the dumpster.
Performs general custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and waxing flooring utilizing various types of equipment.
Operates a variety of oversized vehicles, including towing trailers.
May be required to act in a team lead capacity, including ensuring that equipment and tools are properly utilized and maintained by team members, and ensuring task completion of day-to-day functions.
Organizes necessary materials, tools, and equipment for completing daily and special tasks.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Keeps an inventory of all janitorial supplies and equipment belonging to the property.
Reports property conditions to Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis.
Other duties as assigned.