Maintenance Helper: Hands-On Building & Grounds

Syracuse Housing Authority

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Syracuse Housing Authority is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks under supervision. The role supports trades staff with building, cleaning, and groundskeeping duties while learning practical techniques on the job.

Must be able to handle basic tools and equipment, perform manual labor, and follow directions accurately. Conditional offers depend on background checks and work authorization.

Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
  • Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

  • Performs minor building maintenance and repair work.
  • Performs building cleaning and groundskeeping work.
  • Performs the heavier, less difficult, and more repetitive activities involving the use of elementary skills in one or a combination of mechanical and building trades type work.
  • Carries, holds, lifts, and places parts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Prepares surfaces and work areas for maintenance and repair work.
  • Uses hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing devices appropriate to maintenance and repair activity to which assigned.
  • May occasionally operate power drive equipment.

Skills

Direction following
Hand tools
Power tools
Manual labor

Tools

Measuring devices
Shop equipment

Job description

Syracuse Housing Authority is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks under supervision. The role supports trades staff with building, cleaning, and groundskeeping duties while learning practical techniques on the job.

Must be able to handle basic tools and equipment, perform manual labor, and follow directions accurately. Conditional offers depend on background checks and work authorization.

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