Building & Grounds Worker I

BUILDING & GROUNDS WORKER I

  SALARY: $25.26 - $29.97 / HOURLY

CLOSING DATE/TIME: This will be a continuous recruitment until sufficient applications have been received. 

DEFINITION

Under close supervision as a learner, cleans and maintains the Authority's grounds, resident units, and office buildings; and does other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and maintains the Authority's grounds, yard areas, resident units, and office buildings; and 
• Prunes and trims trees and shrubs; and
• Mows lawns, cuts grass, and trims hedges; and
• Plants trees and shrubs; and 
• Re-seeds lawns; and
• Operates power lawnmower, hedge-clippers, power or hand-saw and hand-clippers; and
• Makes minor adjustments and repairs on normally used equipment; and
• Boards and un-boards windows; and
• Does yard work and fence repair work; and
• Repairs sprinklers; and
• Picks up paper and debris; and
• Removes large cast-off items dumped in garbage areas; and
• Cleans and keeps garbage chutes clear; and
• May use non-restricted chemicals in vacant units and utility/community areas; and
• Cleans and scours sinks, showers, toilets, and stoves; and
• Cleans and scrubs walls and floors in halls and in other areas; and
• Cleans windows in vacant units and office areas; and
• Cleans all Authority office areas; and
• Cleans passage ways and community areas at housing sites; and 
• Vacuums, dusts, and empties trash; and
• Drives trucks in picking up furniture or debris; and
• Loads and unloads trucks; and
• Maintains simple job records; and
• Works inside and outside; and
• Is subject to inclement weather

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of demonstrated successful work experience, and possession of a valid California's driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.

Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: The special problems of low-income and minority populations.

ABILITY TO: Perform work that requires physical strength and agility, including ability to stand and walk for up to six hours, push or pull for up to four hours, lift and carry up to 100 pounds, and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification; learn rapidly and follow oral instructions; learn to operate mechanical equipment;  learn to make adjustments and minor repairs on normally used equipment; and maintain simple job records. 

TO APPLY:  Applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. This will be a continuous recruitment until sufficient applications have been received. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.

To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.  

All applications and resumes will be carefully screened.  Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process.   Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers.  An appointment will be made from the List.   For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination.  The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List.  College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment.  If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers.  All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician.  A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions.   For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment.   To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer.  All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.

Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.

SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.

VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year.  There are also fourteen (14) paid holidays each year.

RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security.  

HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available.  

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.  

Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year. 

The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services.

In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability.  The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities.   Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process.  The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants.  Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice);  (510) 832-7331 (TDD).