Maintenance Laborer

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of janitorial and grounds keeping tasks to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the BHA buildings and grounds. The incumbent performs tasks related to grounds, janitorial, equipment delivery and vacancy trash outs. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that each resident receives clean, safe and decent housing.

All activities must support the Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a listing of the key duties and responsibilities of this position, and the skills, experience and knowledge required for the employee in this position. The listed duties should not be considered as a complete listing of all the work requirements, but a representative listing of the key duties of the position. Additional tasks to those listed below may be required, and individuals holding this position may be required to work in other areas of the housing authority to equalize or balance the workload, cover absences, or for other business needs of the housing authority.

1. Maintains BHA grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, and fence lines, including removing and disposing of debris, trash, and furniture; cleaning roofs, gutters and ditches; installation; replacing and repairing clothesline poles and wash lines; installing or repairing steps, sidewalks, fences and other non-dwelling equipment; patching potholes; fills in holes throughout property grounds as needed.
2. Responsible to maintain assigned tools and equipment including equipment trailers.
3. Cleans up trash throughout properties, including in dumpster areas, trash chutes and trash rooms, bushes, and surrounding units.
4. Performs lawn and landscaping care including but not limited to: cutting grass, trimming hedges, watering grass and shrubs, and raking.
5. Pressure washes buildings, sidewalks, drives, and other areas.
6. Removes algae and mildew from buildings and structures using appropriate cleaning supplies and methods.
7. Maintains playground areas by raking mulch and removing rocks, glass, sticks, and other debris in order to maintain a clean, level, and safe play area.
8. Maintains communication regarding maintenance issues with customers and BHA personnel; reports problems regarding unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor.
9. Completes all assigned work in a timely manner. Completes work orders within the timeframe given. Provides detailed description of work performed including a minimum of two pictures, two sentences and materials used in the work order software system for each task completed.
10. Assists the vacancy crews by removing carpet, trash, furniture, and other items from vacated units.
11. Removes, stores, transfers and discards abandoned tenant belongings from vacated apartments.
12. Assists the Warehouse Clerk with deliveries of appliances, parts, and other equipment to the sites.
13. Maintains all signage and posts. Replaces signs and posts as needed on all sites. Installs signs including, but not limited to, handicap parking, parking lot, and directional signs, office signs and apartment addresses.
14. Runs specialty equipment to grind sidewalks.
15. Uses brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment to apply the required number of coats of paint, enamel, varnish, lacquer, or other protective or decorative material on a variety of surfaces, including wall and ceiling board, wood, metal, plaster, stucco, concrete, or brick.
16. With prior supervisory notice and approval, may work emergency and after business hours.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.    

Minimum Education and/or Experience

1. High school diploma or GED or trade or vocational school certification and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a maintenance or grounds keeping role; or
2. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the BHA, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.