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Working at Huntington Housing Authority (HHA)

Town of Huntington Housing Authority is a federally funded agency providing housing to low-income families and seniors. At present, HHA employs people in various job classifications. Established in 196, HHA is governed by its own Board of Commissioners.

HHA is a Civil Service Employer, and work with the Town of Huntington in this endeavor, within Civil Service, there are two broad employment categories, one of which is subject to Civil Service examination. For those positions that are subject to examination, HHA will look to current Civil Service listings of candidates who have already taken the given position exam. For more information on Exam Announcements, go to www.cs.ny.gov/index.cfm. In all cases, candidates will be required to complete a HHA employment application (if the candidate is not on a current Civil Service List for that position). Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the job classification to be considered for the position. Every job classification will have different education, training and experience requirements.

HHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race or national origin for any of its positions. We encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Test Guides published by the New York State Department of Civil Service are usually targeted to specific, entry-level titles. Test Guides are not provided for every examination. If a Test Guide is provided for an examination, information about the guide will appear on the examination announcement. Test Guides are designed to familiarize candidates with the format of the test. 

http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm

Current Postings

Custodian/ Groundskeeper- A Groundskeeper’s primary responsibility is to maintain the grounds of the apartment community, complex, or campus where they work. This involves making sure the grounds and community amenities are kept looking their best and kept safe for community residents, guests and employees.

Performs general grounds maintenance.

  1. Pick up debris for eventual disposal as instructed, keeps Authority grounds free of trash.
  2. Emptying trash receptacles.
  3. Sweep streets
  4. Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on Authority property.
  5. Uses a variety of small hand tools and implements such as but not limited to rakes, shovels, brooms,
    mops, pliers, hedge clippers, etc.
  6. Sweeps and maintains parking areas.
  7. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum, Education, Training and/or Experience

  1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent.
  2. Some experience in maintenance or grounds care.
  3. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required
    knowledge and abilities may be considered sufficient.

Submit resume or letter of interest to Executive Director Simone Ross at ss****@hu**********.org