Groundskeeper

The Fort Wayne Housing Authority is looking for a dependable, hardworking Part-Time Groundskeeper to help keep our communities clean, safe, and welcoming. This role plays an important part in supporting FWHA’s mission to provide quality housing and meaningful services to residents across Fort Wayne.

If you take pride in maintaining neat, attractive spaces and enjoy hands-on work both indoors and outdoors, we’d love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will help maintain the overall appearance and functionality of FWHA properties.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared indoor areas, including lobbies, offices, community rooms, restrooms, and laundry facilities
• Record completed work, materials used, and time spent through FWHA’s work order system
• Sweep, mop, buff, and wax floors to ensure safe and well-maintained common areas
• Keep outdoor spaces—such as grounds, parking lots, hallways, and refuse areas—clean and free of debris
• Empty trash receptacles in offices and common areas on a regular schedule
• Perform seasonal grounds care, including raking, weeding, trimming, and general landscaping
• Assist with winter weather response, including snow removal and salting walkways
• Safely operate and maintain tools, equipment, and motorized machinery used in custodial and grounds work
• Interact with residents, staff, and visitors in a professional and respectful manner
• Support FWHA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist with additional tasks as needed
• Represent FWHA in a positive way and help promote awareness of our services and community impact
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of experience in custodial work, maintenance, or groundskeeping preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to meet FWHA vehicle insurance requirements

Technical Skills

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and grounds/maintenance equipment
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes