About Company:

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you! Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority!

About the Role:

Performs semi-skilled landscape and grounds maintenance work utilizing light to heavy-duty landscape equipment to maintain the grounds of the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA). Work involves: operating and maintaining mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, and light tractors; assisting in maintaining landscape and grounds; preparing landscapes for renovations; performing limited landscape and grounds construction; and following safety guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs regular shrub pruning to maintain a neat appearance throughout RHA properties.
• Performs semi-skilled landscape and grounds maintenance work utilizing light to heavy-duty landscape equipment to maintain the grounds of assigned property.
• Mows and trims grassy areas.
• Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, watering, and trimming/edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Performs landscape maintenance and renovations such as: pruning, trimming bushes, planting and removing trees and bushes, seeding areas for grass, and grading or repairing grounds as needed.
• Blows leaves; rakes and removes leaves from grounds.
• Completes work orders for turf management and landscape projects as needed.
• Clears storm drains of debris.
• Makes sure mailboxes are functional, clean, and without graffiti.
• Gathers and removes litter and glass from property including parking lots; ensures dumpsters are clean and without bad odors.
• Ensures playgrounds are clean; removes sharp edges; secures chains and removes fall or trip hazards.
• Makes certain that fences are without holes, are not leaning, and are not missing sections.
• Ensures area lighting is working and offering sufficient illumination.
• Makes sure grounds are free of graffiti, that property signs are readable and erect, and that there are no obvious conditions that exist that could cause damage.
• Picks up litter; removes bulk trash.
• Uses independent judgment and expertise to elevate the appearance of assigned property within Raleigh Housing Authority’s (RHA) landscaping guidelines.
• Completes preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; maintains replacement part inventory and supplies as needed; ensures proper operation of equipment; and performs operation tests of equipment.
• Keeps all areas free of weeds.
• Follows related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of related work experience in landscaping maintenance and renovation work including the use of light to heavy-duty equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform this job.

Certification, License, and Special Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina (NC) driver’s license.
• North Carolina Pesticide Applicators (Grounds) Certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of landscaping design principles and practices to perform and provide support for special projects.
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the landscaping maintenance trade.
• Skill in using a variety of hand, power tools, and light and heavy-duty equipment necessary to perform landscape and grounds maintenance construction and renovation work.
• Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret simple blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape designs and specifications.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and to take the necessary corrective action.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare specifications as to equipment needs and repair needs.
• Ability to initiate work projects and work independently.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with department heads, public officials, and the general public regarding requests for service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Physical Demands:

This work is physically demanding and requires applying up to 20 pounds of force constantly; applying 30 pounds of force frequently; and exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, and walking.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Work is performed outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry conditions with exposure to fumes, odors, and dust as well as exposure to noise levels that may be distracting.