Maintenance Custodian

Housing Authority of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Pension

Paid vacation

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Housing Authority of Billings is seeking a Maintenance Custodian to keep sites clean, safe, and ready for daily operations. You will perform custodial tasks, light maintenance, and move‑in/move‑out readiness while coordinating with staff and vendors.

Reporting to the Senior Asset Manager, you’ll handle basic repairs, snow/ice removal, and site inspections, with opportunities to contribute to groundskeeping and project work. On‑site Monday–Friday duties and routine documentation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Montana driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Custodial and maintenance experience including groundskeeping and snow/ice removal.
• Vehicle maintenance and preventative care knowledge.
• Familiarity with HQS/NSPIRE inspection procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Time management and scheduling ability.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Manual dexterity with ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restock offices, public areas, restrooms, shops/garages, and common spaces.
• Support move‑out/move‑in readiness.
• Handle trash/debris and snow/ice removal; basic repairs and small projects.
• Coordinate access and work with staff and vendors.
• Keep tools, work areas, and assigned vehicle organized.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and preventative care.
• Assist with HQS/NSPIRE inspection tasks when assigned.

Skills

Power tools

Tool use

Time management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

The Maintenance Custodian helps keep Housing Authority of Billings sites clean, safe, and ready for daily operations. Working under the Senior Asset Manager, this position blends routine custodial services with light maintenance, unit turnover preparation, and seasonal grounds support.

Key duties include cleaning and restocking offices, public areas, restrooms, shops/garages, and common spaces; supporting move-out/move-in readiness; completing trash/debris pickup, weeding, and snow/ice removal; handling basic repairs and assigned projects (including screen fixes, graffiti removal, and repainting); coordinating access and work with staff and vendors; keeping tools, work areas, and the assigned vehicle organized; performing vehicle maintenance and preventative care (oil changes, tire rotations, minor repairs); and completing HQS/NSPIRE-related inspection tasks when assigned.

Required qualifications/skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Montana driver’s license & ability to meet insurance requirements
• Acceptable criminal background check
• Proven ability to use hand and power tools
• General custodial and maintenance experience (including groundskeeping, snow/ice removal)
• Vehicle maintenance and preventative care
• Familiarity with HQS/NSPIRE inspection procedures
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Time management and scheduling
• Professional written and verbal communication (email, reports, memoranda)
• Conflict resolution
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Pay: $18.00/hr. If you’re ready to provide dependable, detail-minded support,

Your Coverage & Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; accident and cancer coverage; life insurance; pension; paid vacation, sick and personal leave; and paid holidays.

A Typical Shift

You’ll work onsite Monday–Friday, 8:0 AM–4:30 PM, starting the morning by checking your schedule and messages, then moving between the main office and properties as priorities change. Some days are steady, routine-focused; others shift quickly with weather, move-outs, or urgent requests. You’ll document what you complete, keep tools and vehicles organized, and wrap up by confirming what’s ready for the next day so the team can stay on track.