What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian / Groundskeeper (multiple shift options, full- or part-time) position at Helena Housing Authority?
Working at the Helena Housing Authority (HHA) offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents and to serve the Helena Community. HHA seeks a Custodian/Groundskeeper responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining facilities, grounds, and landscaping. The position will perform a variety of manual and semiskilled tasks in maintaining facilities, grounds and landscaped features to ensure orderly, functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing appearances of assigned areas. It is also responsible for providing a variety of cleaning, custodial and maintenance services to ensure buildings, facilities and property are clean, orderly and safe. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.
Duties Include:
- Gathering and removal of debris and depositing it in garbage stations.
- Conduct inspections for various purposes.
- Operate vehicles powered equipment, hand tools.
- Maintain and/or repair tools, equipment, or structures.
- Upkeep of grounds e.g., lawns, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, etc.
- Identify and report building maintenance needs.
Qualifications to join our Team:
- High school diploma or GED and two years related janitorial and groundskeeping experience.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance carriers.
- Ability to work overtime, or after-hours work, if needed.
HHA is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and residents. As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles.
Opportunities:
HHA offers a competitive wage with opportunity for career advancement through our Custodian/Groundskeeper Career Ladder providing highly experienced and skilled, high performing individuals promotion opportunities to earn up to $23.61 an hour, plus organizational and individual pay awards (base pay increases and bonuses) and promotion opportunities.
Anticipated New Hire Compensation:
$17.09 - $20.36 per hour depending on qualifications.
On top of the hourly wage and up to 37 paid days off per year (holiday, sick, vacation), additional benefits for full time positions include HHA coverage of ~$13,000 or more per year toward health coverage, retirement contributions and additional insurance for full time positions.
How to apply:
Please submit a resume or completed HHA Application Form either electronically at https://wkf.ms/46GdQyy or by email to gross[at]cmsmontana.com. You can also mail your application materials to CMS Attn: Greg; P.O. Box 1251; Helena, MT 59624.
For more information about benefits, check out our website: https://hhamt.org/hha-employment-information/
The position is open until filled. Applications received by February 18, 2025, will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening, later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!
HHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HHA values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Greg Ross at the following number or email.
Questions: Please call (406) 442-4934 or email gross[at]cmsmontana.com for questions about this specific position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.09 - $20.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13,000
