Grounds Maintenance Aide - Young Terrace (Full-Time)

About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.

NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority and is designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a high-performer for its assisted housing programs. NRHA has been effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community.

About the Position NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of full-time Grounds Maintenance Aide at our Young Terrace community. Performs basic, routine grounds maintenance duties as directed, including but not limited to: operating grass mower to cut grounds; operating edger to edge sidewalks and curbs; trimming bushes and shrubbery; preparing areas for planting of grass, bushes, shrubbery, and trees; and seeding, planting, fertilizing, and watering grounds and plants.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

• Removing and disposing of trash, debris, weeds, and grass clippings.
• Performing routine maintenance of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Cleaning and storing tools and equipment.
• Fueling equipment and removing, sharpening, and replacing grass mower blades.
• Assisting other grounds maintenance staff in performing grounds maintenance activities.
• Performing other routine and non-complex general maintenance activities as directed.
• Performing other related duties as required.

About the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Some high school education necessary to perform basic reading and mathematical operations.
• A minimum of one year grounds maintenance experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

The candidate is expected to possess:

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures to be followed in grounds maintenance.
• Literacy and arithmetical skills to read simple instructions and directions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Skill in operating or ability to be trained in operating standard grass mowers, edgers, and related grounds maintenance equipment.
• Basic oral and written communication skills to receive instructions and convey routine information.
• Basic human relations skills to interact with supervisor, lead person, and housing residents; includes skill in working in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing routine and non-complex work assignments.

NRHA will consider equivalent substitutes for education and/or experience, provided that the candidate can demonstrate that he/she has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the job.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The candidate's compensation is based on their pay history, skills, and market factors. The pay rate for this position is $18.00 an hour, or $37,440.00 annualized. The benefits package includes VRS retirement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement options; public service loan forgiveness; and much more!

This position qualifies for a$3,000 new hire payment paid in two installments.

Those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly by telephone. All other candidates will receive an email communication after the position is filled.

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NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an e-Verify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States. NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists or advertises.