Custodian/Groundskeeper (opens in new tab)

Hhamt; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 36,369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Bonuses

Job summary

Helena Housing Authority (HHA) invites applications for a Custodian/Groundskeeper to maintain facilities and grounds, perform cleaning and maintenance, and ensure safe, orderly properties. Reports to Facilities Manager and supports multiple sites in the Helena area.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of janitorial/groundskeeping experience, and a Montana driver’s license. Overtime availability and a focus on safety are essential, with a strong ladder for career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years related janitorial and groundskeeping experience.
• Montana driver's license or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and remove debris and deposit in garbage stations.
• Conduct inspections for various purposes.
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment; use hand tools.
• Maintain and repair tools, equipment, or structures.
• Uphold grounds including lawns, sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
• Identify and report building maintenance needs.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Custodial experience

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Montana driver's license

Job description

Working at the Helena Housing Authority (HHA) offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents and to serve the Helena Community. HHA seeks a Custodian/Groundskeeper responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining facilities, grounds, and landscaping. The position will perform a variety of manual and semiskilled tasks in maintaining facilities, grounds and landscaped features to ensure orderly, functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing appearances of assigned areas. It is also responsible for providing a variety of cleaning, custodial and maintenance services to ensure buildings, facilities and property are clean, orderly and safe. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Duties Include:

• Gathering and removal of debris and depositing it in garbage stations.
• Conduct inspections for various purposes.
• Operate vehicles powered equipment, hand tools.
• Maintain and/or repair tools, equipment, or structures.
• Upkeep of grounds e.g., lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, etc.
• Identify and report building maintenance needs.

Qualifications to Join our Team:

• High school diploma or GED and two years related janitorial and groundskeeping experience.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Montana driver's license; including a driving record acceptable to insurance carriers.
• Ability to work overtime, or after-hours work, if needed.

HHA is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and residents. As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitements and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles.

Opportunities:

HHA offers a competitive wage with opportunity for career advancement through our Custodian/Groundskeeper Career Ladder providing highly experienced and skilled, high performing individuals promotion opportunities to earn up to $26.39 an hour, plus organizational and individual pay awards (base pay increases and bonuses) and promotion opportunities.

On top of the hourly wage and up to 37 days of paid time off per year (holiday, sick, vacation), additional benefits for full time positions include HHA coverage of ~$13,000 or more per year toward health coverage, retirement contributions and additional insurance for full time positions.

The position is open until filled. We look forward to speaking with you!

HHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HHA values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Greg Ross at the following number or email.