Janitor

BENEFITS Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. In addition to a competitive salary, SLHA also offers: • Medical Plans • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability • Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays • 401a contribution equal to 12.7% of annual salary

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities of this position would normally be gained through the equivalent of a high school diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience relating to the duties of the Janitorial and/or Groundskeeper position.

• Ability and is responsible for cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing the 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.

• Ability to 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, i.e. broken steps, broken windows, broken/burned out exterior lights, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks, etc., repair such as elevators, doors, windows, railings, etc.

• Skill in making all necessary electric lighting replacements in public areas and clean all titled areas as required.

• Skill in developments with compactors, the incumbent shall 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, he/she must keep the areas free of debris around trash containers, and throughout the development.

• Ability to 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.

• Ability to follow guidelines for proper storage of chemicals. Safely mix/dilute chemicals used in lawn and plant maintenance, weed control, etc.

• Ability to remove debris and complete trash-outs of vacant units.

• Assist in safely moving and installing appliances.

• May be assigned snow removal and grass cutting duties whenever necessary.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift and move over 50 pounds, perform heavy manual labor, outdoors and in inclement weather.

• Skill and knowledge in the safe operations of power tools and equipment, i.e. floor buffers, power washers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, lawn mowers, trimmers, pickup trucks, sprayers etc.

• Some knowledge of the proper procedures for the planting and maintenance of grass, trees, shrubs and other forms of vegetation.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to assist in providing after-hours/emergency coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays, consistently follow safe work procedures.

• Good time management, organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, read, comprehend and follow written work instructions, work orders and written instructions for the use of equipment and supplies.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.

Salary : $15 - $19