Buildings and Grounds Worker

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is seeking to fill the full-time position of Buildings and Grounds Worker. Employees in this position work independently to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to cleaning, minor repairs and grounds keeping responsibilities.

• Removes remaining trash, recyclables and bulk items left in apartments.

• Thoroughly cleans vacant apartments, to include cleaning appliances, windows, bathroom and kitchen fixtures; washing windows, sills and walls; stripping and waxing floors, cleaning and shampooing carpets and cleaning any other areas to make apartments ready for rental.

• Maintains neat appearance of general grounds and areas around apartments.

• Performs minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs, and other more complex repairs when needed and directed.

• Operates snow and lawn equipment to maintain site safety and neatness.

• Uses vacuums, strippers, waxers, snow plows, blowers and shovels, mowing equipment, weed cutters and cleaning chemicals in order to perform assigned building and grounds keeping tasks.

• Accomplishes work in an efficient manner and meets all deadlines.

• Assists with grounds keeping and trash and bulk items removal, when necessary and as directed.

• Adheres to the SMHA Safety Policies

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR

(B) One year of related experience; OR

(C) Successful completion of a job training or job readiness program.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s license at the time of appointment and must maintain such license throughout the tenure of appointment.

Starting Salary: $52,778.59

Normal Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pre-employment Drug Screening: It is the policy of SMHA to require applicants to take and successfully pass a preemployment drug test.

Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit a job application. The application can be downloaded from our

website https://smha1.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Civil-Service-Application-2023.pdf. Application and resume may be submitted via mail or email to the following:

Human Resources Coordinator

Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

375 Broadway

Schenectady, NY 12305

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