Laborer, Maintenance Department

90 Longwood Ave near suite 1, Brookline MA

Description

Laborer-Brookline Housing Authority The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of custodial, grounds keeping, and other tasks to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Brookline Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”) properties. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that each resident receives clean, safe, and decent housing. Essential Duties:  Provide custodial maintenance for common areas such as, lobbies, community halls, offices, restrooms, and laundry rooms.  Assist with Authority office moves and moving furniture in common areas.  Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, waxing, and buffing.  Maintain BHA grounds, garbage container areas, hallways, and parking areas in a neat and orderly manner, not allowing any trash to accumulate and emptying garbage containers in common areas and assigned offices.  Perform lawn and landscaping care, including, but not limited to: cutting grass, trimming hedges, watering grass and shrubs, and raking. Perform snow and ice removal as needed.  Assist with preparing vacated units by performing tasks such as painting, cleaning floors, and cleaning appliances.  Maintain ground maintenance equipment and automotive and motorized equipment.  May replace common area lighting, and with supervision, replace apartment lighting.  Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent required and minimum of one (1) year of experience in a housekeeping, custodial, or grounds-keeping role. Must be able to successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and equipment and ability to learn proper use of other tools and equipment as required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid MA driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to travel to various Authority properties to clean and maintain grounds. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching and grasping; moving about the properties; and attending onsite meetings and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must regularly transport up to 50 pounds.