Grounds Maintenance Aide - Norfolk, United States - Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Norfolk, United States

4 weeks ago

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Grounds Maintenance Aide Diggs Town (Full-time) With $3,000 New Hire Payment

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


KeyResponsibilities ofthis position include:


  • Picking up and removing litter from community grounds.
  • 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 noncomplex general maintenance activities as directed.
  • Performing other related duties as required.
  • Some high school education necessary to perform basic reading and mathematical operations.
  • A minimum of oneyear grounds maintenance experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Current VA or NC driver's license.
  • 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 noncomplex work assignments.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefitspackage.Thepayrate foreach position is $18.00 an hour, or $37,440.00 annualized. The position also receives the full benefit package, which includes retirement; medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; and much more

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


Want to help others? NRHA is looking for you

_ 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._
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