Building & Grounds Specialist

Internal Close Date: July 10, 2026 Grade Level: N/A Salary: $26.09 per hour Department/Location: Low Income Public Housing / AMP 3- 315 Lowry Ave N Summary The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine janitorial duties in public housing high-rise buildings and family housing properties owned by MPHA. This includes cleaning and upkeep of common areas, such as community room hallways, public bathrooms, stairwells, and offices. The incumbent also cleans vacant units and prepares units for re-rental. In addition, the incumbent performs routine grounds maintenance duties, including lawn mowing, yard care, and snow removal. All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authoritys (MPHA or Authority) mission, vision, and values. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Prepares units for re-rental, including, but not limited to: Removing debris and leftover belongings; Sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; Cleaning appliances, including stoves, refrigerators, and air conditioners; Vacuuming and shampooing carpets; Cleaning kitchens, bathroom, and fixtures; and Cleaning and/or replacing window blinds. Performs routine janitorial duties, including, but not limited to: Removing trash; Sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing high-rise common area floors, including hallways and community spaces; Washing windows, walls, doors, and elevator cars; and Cleaning trash compactor chutes and trash rooms. Maintains grounds by mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and irrigating lawns. Removes weeds, rakes leaves, and plants and maintains shrubs and trees. Cleans and flushes gutters and downspouts. Removes large trash items from grounds. Removes snow and ice from walkways, exterior stairs, parking lots, and roofs. Salts and sands icy areas. This work will also be performed on holidays and weekends as required by MPHA snow removal procedures and City Ordinance. Maintains logs and records, such as vacant units, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, daily time records, etc. Performs minor building maintenance duties such as light bulb replacement, electrical switch/outlet cover plate replacement, and smoke alarms. Checks running water problems and may unclog drains with plunger or hand snake. Assists Pest Control team with set up of heat equipment. Removes furniture infested with bed bugs by wrapping items first for containment. Monitors the security of housing units. Picks up and delivers janitorial and grounds maintenance equipment and supplies. Attends and participates in staff meetings and training, as required. Performs on-call, after-hours duty as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned. Behavioral Competencies MPHA expects all employees to exhibit the following behavioral skills: Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers. Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition. Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work. Benefits The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority also offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical and Dental Insurance; Retirement plan; 457 deferred compensation plan; Group term life insurance (and optional term life insurance plans for family members); Long term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement program.