Maintenance Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker performs general labor, custodial, groundskeeping, cleaning, and light equipment-operation duties in support of RRHA residents, properties, buildings, and grounds. The position also assists maintenance technicians with general construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general labor and custodial duties.
Cut grass and perform general lawn maintenance.
Perform landscaping duties including mowing, fertilizing, seeding, trimming, and weeding.
Pick up and dispose of trash and debris.
Clean buildings, offices, community rooms, common areas, sidewalks, parking lots, and related areas.
Maintain outdoor basketball courts and playground areas.
Drive trucks to pick up, haul, and deliver housing materials, appliances, and supplies.
Sweep, mop, clean, and wax floors.
Dust, clean, and polish woodwork and furniture.
Clean windows and glass surfaces.
Move furniture and equipment as needed.
Clean apartment appliances.
Paint apartments under the general direction of a maintenance supervisor or technician.
Assist with snow and ice removal.
Assist with emergency tasks during extreme weather events.
Assist with moving furniture during tenant evictions.
Clean vacant housing units.
Assist maintenance technicians with general construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities and grounds.
Perform other related manual labor duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED and minimal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in janitorial or maintenance work.
Diploma from, or current enrollment in good standing at, a related vocational school program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Valid Virginia state identification or driver's license.

PHYSICAL/WORKING REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking and standing.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to perform manual work and operate equipment as required.
Ability to lift and handle materials and equipment.
Work may involve outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals.
Position may require work in high or elevated areas.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be dependable, physically capable of performing hands-on maintenance and custodial work, comfortable working outdoors, able to follow instructions, and willing to assist maintenance staff with a variety of property, grounds, and facility-related tasks.