Part Time GroundskeeperThe Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC) is seeking Part-Time Groundskeeper for its Asset Management Department. If you're a highly skilled and committed Groundskeeper seeking a fresh new role, this is a superb opportunity to display your interest in repair and maintaining property for the wellbeing of our residents.Under direction of the Property Manager or designee, perform routine work involved in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds of a public housing development: do other related duties as required.Previous groundskeeper experience is preferred. As a Groundskeeper, you must be trustworthy and dependable with a solid work ethic and good organizational skills. Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory drug and criminal background screenings before hiring. Please note that we are an equal employment opportunities employer.Hourly Rate: $15.13 - $16.00 per hour.Required Qualifications and Education: The minimum educational qualification required to be a Groundskeeper is a High School Diploma or GED. Prior two (2) years of work experience in grounds keeping and/or property maintenance experience preferred.
- An acceptable general criminal background check.
- Must have a current valid New Jersey Motor Vehicle Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
The Housing Authority of the City of Camden offers a competitive starting salary. Interested and qualified candidates may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume and compensation requirements to the Career Center located in the ADP link below.HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDENJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: GroundskeeperDEPARTMENT: Asset ManagementREPORTS TO: Property ManagerEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time - Not to exceed 30 hours per weekFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptUNION: Local Union 3441SUMMARY: Under direction of the Property Manager or designee, perform routine work involved in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds of a public housing development: do other related duties as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
- Cleans grounds, yards, all areas of public housing development
- Cleans office, community center, and maintenance shop
- Keep development free of bulk trash
- Clean out vacant units
- Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the Housing Authority.
- Cuts grass, weeds lawn areas
- Pass out notices, fliers, correspondences, etc.
- Rakes leaves and debris
- Paints curbing and other areas as related
- Shovels snow.
- Sweep, mop, wax floors
REQUIREMENTS:
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
- Ability to read, write, speak understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Knowledge of method used in cleaning or maintaining grounds.
- Ability to understand, remembers, and carries out oral and written directions.
- Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates and others. Responsible for courteous, efficient response at all times.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google products and data dashboards.
- Ability to utilize a rake, mop, broom, cleaning materials and equipment.
- Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
- Be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High School or possession of a GED and two (2) years of work experience in grounds keeping and/or property maintenance experience preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: An acceptable general criminal background check and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and basic numbers. Ability to speak simple sentences.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Requires frequent standing, stretching, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, pushing and pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 35 pounds or more. Routinely may be required to exert considerable physical effort in lifting and carrying heavy objects in excess of 75 pounds (with assistance) such as refrigerators, stoves, etc. Must be able to use ladders to perform various types of manual labor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Receives general supervision and direction from the Property Manager, Supervising Maintenance Repairer, and/or Assistant Property Manager.NEW JERSEY RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011 all newly hired employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.I, have read the above job description for my position, I fully understand the contents, and I shall perform these duties to the best of my ability.Employee Signature Date: ______________