Maintenance Aide

Albany Housing Authority

Albany, NYFull-time$23K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$23K/yr

Location

Albany, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Maintenance Aide performs unskilled, manual labor tasks to maintain curb appeal and cleanliness of Albany Housing Authority properties, including litter removal, cleaning, landscaping assistance, and basic upkeep, requiring physical strength, good health, and the ability to follow simple instructions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read Simple InformationWrite Simple InformationUnderstand Verbal InstructionsPerform Strenuous WorkPhysical Strength

Qualifications

Pass Pre-Employment Drug and Physical ScreeningBackground Check

Full job description

DESCRIPTION

This is an unskilled work involving the performance of various routine tasks related primarily to the overall curb appeal and cleanliness of Albany Housing Authority buildings and grounds. Activities are of a manual labor nature and physical strength and good overall health are a necessity. This class is distinguished from the class of Maintenance Laborer by the limited complexity of the tasks assigned and the prohibition of assigning the typical high rise building custodial duties to incumbents. Work may be supervised by any other title in the Albany Housing Authority.

Example of Work

 Picking up and disposing of litter and other waste on Authority property.

 Common area cleaning

 Pick-up and disposal of discarded furniture, appliances, and other bulk items

 Removal and disposal of abandoned property in vacated apartments.

 Assisting the site staff or Groundskeeper with landscaping or other beautification projects.

 Sweeping, raking, trimming, mowing, painting, etc

 Performs related work as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Ability to read and write simple information.

 Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

 Ability to perform relatively strenuous but uncomplicated work.