Janitor

St. Louis Housing Authority; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts - medical/d

Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Holiday

401(a) employer contribution 12.7%

Job summary

St. Louis Housing Authority is seeking a non-exempt janitorial/maintenance position responsible for cleaning Authority buildings and grounds to support a safe living environment for residents and staff.

The role includes routine duties: sweeping, mopping, trash removal, basic repairs, and occasional landscaping. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience, with strong customer service skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience.
• Ability to read written instructions and follow safety protocols.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean stairways, corridors, lobbies, restrooms, laundry rooms, and elevators as scheduled.
• Clean vacant apartments prior to move-in and maintain building exteriors for curb appeal.
• Operate and maintain power tools and equipment safely; assist in landscaping tasks as needed.
• Assist in trash-outs and moving appliances; report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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.

SLHA residents and program participants are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience relating to the duties of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, IE: broken steps, broken windows, broken/burned out exterior lights, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks, etc., responsible for reporting to the supervisor all items in the building which require maintenance repair such as: elevators, doors, windows, railings, etc.
• Skill in making all necessary electric lighting replacements in public areas and clean all tiled areas as required.
• 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.
• Skill in performing 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. Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow guidelines for proper storage of chemicals. Safety mix/dilute chemicals used in lawn and plant maintenance, weed control, etc.
• Ability to complete trash-outs of vacant units, assist in safely moving and installing appliance, stand and walk for long periods, lift and move over 50 pounds, perform manual labor, outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Skill and knowledge in the safe operations of power tools and equipment, IE: floor buffers, power washers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, lawn mowers, trimmers, pickup trucks, sprayers, etc.
• Ability to assist in providing after-hours/emergency coverage for evening, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to consistently follow safe work procedures.
• Good time management, organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written work instructions, work orders and written instructions for use of equipment and supplies.

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 CLE and Bar Dues
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• 401(a) employer contribution equal 12.7% of annual salary

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